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On-Campus M.A.E.

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Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) degree consists of advanced graduate coursework in the area of Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in ESOL/Bilingual Education. Students can combine the Master’s degree with the Language, Education & Technology Certificate or Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Certificate in collaboration with the UF Linguistics Program.

Degree Structure

The Masters degrees are 36 credit hours in total. Students can choose from a variety of areas such as Literacy, Reading, Education Technology, Linguistics, among others, to complete the degree. Students work in consultation with their advisor to individually tailor the program to their interests and needs.

Course Requirements

The following core courses form the foundation of the graduate program (master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees) in ESOL/Bilingual Education:

  • FLE 6165: Bilingual and Bicultural Education
  • FLE 6167: Cross-Cultural Communication for Educators
  • TSL 6145: Curriculum and Materials Development for ESOL K-12
  • TSL 6245: Principles of Language for ESOL Teachers
  • TSL 6373: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
  • TSL 6440: ESOL Testing and Evaluation; and
  • EDF 6812: Comparative and International Education

Please Note

Students seeking admission to any graduate program must meet the requirements of the School of Teaching & Learning and of the University of Florida Graduate School. The ESOL/Bilingual Education program area follows the School of Teaching & Learning deadlines posted here: School of Teaching & Learning Admissions

Applicants are encouraged to apply by January for admission the following fall semester. Applicants to the Ph.D. program who wish to be considered for scholarships and/or fellowships should apply no later than mid-December of the year prior to admission (e.g. the following fall semester).

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    M.A.E Program Requirements

    • A minimum of 23 on each subtest of the TOEFL iBT test (or equivalent) is required for admittance.
    • The program begins each year in the fall semester and does not admit spring or summer applicants.

    Program Highlights

    Total Credit Hours: 36
    Program Completion: ~18 months–2 years
    Online-to-Campus Ratio: 20–25% online
    Thesis Required: Optional