The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Master of Arts Degree
In the Field of teacher Education
with an Endorsement in
English as a second Language
An Emerging Opportunity for Teachers

Classes begin July, 2007
Golden Valley Location - One Evening Per Week
  • Explore second language acquisition and development
  • Study bilingualism
  • Understand language universals
  • Examine sociolinguistics
  • Evaluate the roles culture and society play in the acquisition of ESL

Meeting the Education Needs of Our Increasingly Diverse Community
Over the past two decades, the Twin Cities have enjoyed a significant rise in their Hmong, Hispanic, Somali and other immigrant populations.  From 1979 to 2003, the number of children who spoke a language other than English in the home grew by 161 percent.  Due to this extreme growth, English as a Second Language (ESL) ranked second in teacher shortage areas in Minnesota for the 2005-2006 school year. To meet this growing need, The University of St. Thomas is offering an opportunity for licensed teachers to earn their Endorsement in English as a Second Language and Master of Arts degree in Golden Valley.