The ESL M.S. Ed. and Certificate Program offers a number of different options for students seeking careers in both the ESL teaching and professional fields. The program also serves the university in providing ESL coursework for state-certified teachers and school professionals. The English as a Second Language Program at Duquesne University is nationally recognised by the Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs) associated with the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The ESL M.S. Ed. prepares students to work in ESL and other language teaching-related professional fields. This program prepares students who plan to pursue ESL teaching in K-12 public and private schools in the U.S., EFL teaching in K-12 schools abroad, ESL teaching in language centres or university ESL classrooms both locally and internationally, or careers in administration, curriculum development, research, and advocacy. The program of coursework provides teacher candidates with the fundamental ESL domains and competencies related to theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and dispositions to successfully work with second language learners. The M.S. Ed. program allows students to select a related concentration through courses ranging from multicultural education, instructional technology, and adolescent literature, to reading and language arts. The program also offers ESL practicum opportunities in adult ESL and K-12 settings. This program is well suited to both U.S. and international students and consists of a competitive 30 credit-hour graduate-level curriculum, featuring a sequence of 7 core ESL courses with 3 elective courses in the areas mentioned above. The program may be completed in 3-6 semesters depending on individual plans of study.