Morgan State University is the premier source for individuals seeking academic and personal enrichment courses year round. In addition to courses offered during the fall and spring semesters, students may enroll in courses offered in the Summer Session and in an intensive four week winter Minimester.
Summer Session
The Summer Sessions offer courses in selected fields of study. The credits received during the Summer Sessions are applied toward the appropriate degree, provided all other requirements are met. The maximum number of credits that may be pursued at Morgan per Summer Session is eight (8). Currently, Morgan offers two Summer Sessions with classes during day and evenings hours to accommodate a variety of schedules. Authorization for schedules in excess of eight credits must be secured from the Dean of the school or college in which a student is enrolled. Non-Morgan students must contact the Office of Admission and Recruitment prior to registration for the Summer Sessions. They must present a letter of approval from their home institution for the classes they plan to take and an official transcript which must be submitted with the application. Non-Morgan students may pursue eight (8) credits per Summer Session and have their credits transferred to their home institutions.
Winter Minimester
The Minimester provides students the opportunity to pursue classes during the three-week winter break. The Minimester is also open to non-Morgan students. Students may register for no more than two (2) courses during the Minimester. The credits received during the Minimester are equivalent to credits earned during the regular semesters.
English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Morgan State University is committed to providing intensive language instruction and rich local and regional cultural experiences which will empower our students that are learning English as a second language to become successful students in the mainstream classroom and productive members of our community at home and beyond. At Morgan, learning a language is much more than memorizing a set of rules – it is a dynamic, vibrant experience.
As students explore our ESL programming, they will find that we offer excursions to local museums like the Walters, to spirited athletic events such as Orioles baseball games, and to picturesque areas like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We also endeavor to pair our ESL students with students from our undergraduate student body for the mutual exchange of linguistic and cultural experiences. It is through these exchanges that students might make lasting connections to Morgan State University and to our community.
The ESL Program at Morgan State University consists of three interrelated components: language instruction, cultural immersion and educational field experiences. The program’s foundational aim is to increase students’ oral and written proficiency in standard American English.
This is accomplished through classroom and laboratory-based education in spaces designated for ESL instruction. However, our programs extend beyond the conventional classroom. We immerse our students in the English language through the study of American and African-American popular culture that includes a series of lectures, workshops, and excursions. This communicative approach is proven to reinforce language instruction by emphasizing meaningful speech, vocabulary acquisition and oral communication over simple content mastery.
Our programs reach past our community’s vicinity to take full advantage of our geographic proximity to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. This method gives international students critical context for understanding American culture and integrating into the University community. We are focused on culture and language immersion: we journey with our students as they delve into cultural events at the University, throughout the city of Baltimore and beyond.
The following courses form the basis for our ESL curriculum. Based on their TOEFL scores and/or previous learning, students may begin their ESL programming with:
- ESL Beginning Literacy (Level 1)
- ESL Beginning Low (Level 2)
- ESL Beginning High (Level 3)
- ESL Intermediate Low (Level 4)
- ESL Intermediate High (Level 5)
- ESL Advanced Low (Level 6)
- ESL Advanced High (Level 7)
Regular programming for the Baltimore community and beyond includes all seven levels of ESL listed above as well as:
- English for specific purposes (nursing, health professions, business, government, sciences, engineering, etc)
- Conversation
- Customized programs
- Online programs available 24/7
- TOEFL preparation
Additional intensive English language programming may also be available. For more information contact:
Elizabeth S. Gunn, Ph.D.
Director, ESL Program
Associate Professor, World Languages and International Studies
Morgan State University
Holmes Hall 311-D
Baltimore, MD 21251
443-885-3094 (Phone)
elizabeth.gunn@morgan.edu
For additional information on the Summer Session, Minimester, English as a Second Language, and/or other special programs offered through the Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement contact:
Agnès Moon, MFA
Director Summer School, Minimester, and Special Programs
Morgan State University
203 McKeldin Center
Baltimore, MD 21251
(443) 885-4694 (Phone)
agnes.moon@morgan.edu
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