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On-Campus Ed.S.<\/h1>\n

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Advance your professional expertise with the Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction<\/b>, specializing in ESOL\/Bilingual Education<\/b>. This advanced degree is designed for educators looking to deepen their specialized knowledge and instructional leadership within the field of language education.<\/p>\n

Program Overview<\/h2>\n

The Ed.S. in ESOL\/Bilingual Education provides a rigorous curriculum centered on Curriculum and Instruction. Students must meet the academic standards of the School of Teaching & Learning and the University of Florida Graduate School. This program is tailored for those who seek to bridge the gap between a Master’s and a Doctorate through focused, advanced coursework.<\/p>\n

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Program Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n

A key feature of this degree is the Language, Education & Technology Course Pathway<\/b>. This interdisciplinary track addresses the growing intersection of language learning and educational technology, preparing specialists for modern research and industry demands.<\/p>\n

Students in this pathway have the opportunity to collaborate with an advisory committee of faculty from both the ESOL\/Bilingual<\/b> and Ed Tech<\/b> disciplines. The curriculum incorporates emerging technologies\u2014including GenAI, LLMs, AR, and VR<\/b>\u2014to develop and evaluate new language learning tools and instructional approaches.<\/p>\n

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Course Requirements<\/h2>\n

The program is built on a foundation of core courses that provide a comprehensive understanding of the field. Students work in consultation with their academic advisor to individually tailor the program to their professional needs.<\/p>\n

Core Foundation<\/h2>\n