English as a Second Language (ESL) students, also known as English Language Learners (ELL), make up a significant percentage of our current student population today:

In 2008, some 21 percent of children ages 5-17 (or 10.9 million) spoke a language other than English at home, and 5 percent (or 2.7 million) spoke English with difficulty. Seventy-five percent of those who spoke English with difficulty spoke Spanish. (Source: National Center for Education Statistics)

As a result, there is a demand for teachers who are qualified in effectively teaching these students both English and the standard curriculum for their age group.  For those with passion for it, a concentration in ESL may be a good option when pursuing your Master’s degree in Education.