Online Master of Education – English Language Learners (ELL)
Gain the credentials you need to meet the demand for more qualified educational leaders in P-12 English language learning classrooms and beyond.
Program Overview
Take a close look at EWU’s 100% online Master of Education in ELL degree
Educators with the specialized knowledge and training to foster the success of students learning English as their second language are needed now more than ever. Rise to new opportunities in your career as an inspirational teacher leader with the EWU online Master of Education – English Language Learners (ELL) program. This M.Ed. will prepare you for teaching at the college level, nationally and internationally, and at Adult Basic Education (ABE) centers.
In our 100 percent online English language learner's coursework, you will build on your foundation of pedagogical knowledge as you explore meaningful ways to infuse engaging instruction within all content areas, including Common Core State Standards. Immerse yourself in practical learning opportunities through an internship embedded in the curriculum, which gives you field experience teaching or tutoring non-native English speakers. You will also complete a portfolio of work and comprehensive exam in lieu of a thesis.
This online master’s degree program joins a legacy of quality, student-centered education programs grounded in over a century of instructional research and practitioner preparation. Prepare for more rewarding educational experiences by earning a respected M.Ed. ELL online from Eastern Washington University.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online English language program, you will learn to:
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
Potential careers for English language learners graduates include:
- ELL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Foreign Language Teacher
- ESL Teacher
- ELL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Foreign Language Teacher
- ESL Teacher
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EWU offers a variety of graduate education degree programs in a convenient online format. Check out all our online M.Ed. programs.
The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
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Tuition
Learn more about our pay-as-you-go tuition
The online M.Ed. – ELL program features the same affordable tuition rate for both in-state and out-of-state students, which can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. ELL | $325 | $1,300 | $15,925* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
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Calendar
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The online English language learning program is flexible for working professionals, featuring six-week courses and seven entry points a year. View the full calendar to find the best start date for you, along with deadlines for registration, required documents, and tuition payment.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
| Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
| Summer I | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/5/25 |
| Fall I | 9/22/25 | 9/8/25 | 9/17/25 | 9/20/25 |
| Fall II | 11/3/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/29/25 | 11/1/25 |
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Admissions
See the qualifications for our online English Language Learners (ELL) master’s program
It's easy to get started! We've streamlined the admission process for the online M.Ed. – ELL to help you get begin sooner.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Teacher certification
Online M.Ed. – ELL Admission Requirements
- Teaching certificate required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
This offering is available as an endorsement program for those teachers who hold or who have held an initial, residency, continuing or professional teaching certificate in the state of Washington. Please note however that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington.
Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page or contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Courses
Take a look at your online M.Ed – ELL curriculum
In order to earn the online M.Ed. – English Language Learners (ELL) degree, you must complete 14 courses (49 credit hours), comprised of 16 credit hours of core courses (including an internship) and 33 credit hours of specialization courses.
