Master of Arts Degree in Literacy, Language and Culture (MALLC)
The purpose of this program is to prepare current teachers who are working with linguistically and culturally diverse learners in multiple educational contexts. Students will have an opportunity to obtain the E.S.L. and bilingual endorsement (if fluent in a language recognized by the ISBE).
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements listed earlier in the Graduate Catalog, MALLC candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, state-recognized institution
- Completed application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, with a cumulative GPA of above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Personal interview (if requested)
- Proof of valid teaching license
Program requirements
The MALLC program consists of eleven core courses and a capstone course for a total 34 semester hours. Ten graduate credit hours may be transferred into the program from another accredited college or university.
Core Coursework
| EDUC 5120 | Multicultural Education | 2 |
| EDUC 5140 | Comparative International Education | 2 |
| EDUC 5540 | ESL Practicum | 1 |
| EDUC 5601 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| EDUC 5602 | Sociolinguistics and Cross-Cultural Differences | 4 |
| EDUC 5603 | Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL and Foreign Languages | 3 |
| EDUC 5604 | Assessment of ESL & Bilingual Students | 4 |
| EDUC 5605 | Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL and Foreign Languages | 4 |
| EDUC 5606 | Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5607 | Methods and Materials for Teachiing Bilingual Students | 3 |
| EDUC 5610 | Culture and Literacy for ELL and Bilingual Students | 3 |
| EDUC 5615 | Literacy Methods for ELL and Bilingual Students | 3 |