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MASTER OF ARTS In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Purpose

The Mission of the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language is to provide greater opportunities for teaching specialists to enter broader fields of service. This professional credential is designed to prepare English language instructors to assume teaching responsibilities in worldwide settings such as overseas public schools, post-secondary institutions, language schools, and corporate-based language programs.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a base of knowledge, both theoretical and practical, which will form the foundation for successful teaching;
2. Develop a quality instructional program and Apply principles learned in their studies.
3. Design a comprehensive language learning program which may be delivered in varied venues.
Requirements for Admission to the MA-TESOL Degree Program:

Applicants to the MA-TESOL degree program must possess a Bachelor¡¯s degree, preferably in English or English Education. For non-native speakers of English, a Bachelor¡¯s degree and a TOEFL (or equivalent assessment: TOEIC; IELTS) score of 525 (CBT 195; iBT 70) or higher, and the ability to clearly articulate the English language, which will be determined in an oral interview are required.

* Students with a TOEFL score of 500-525 (CBT 173-195;iBT 61-70) or may be admitted on a provisional basis and must receive a B or higher in the first two courses.

* Students who do not submit TOEFL scores should be tested for current levels of English proficiency. The English language instructional staff will use assessment test scores to either exempt the student from further English study requirements or to place students in the appropriate level of English as a Second Language study.

* The TOEFL examination requirement will be waived if the applicant has completed a baccalaureate degree or Master¡¯s degree in the United States.

** TSL 512 (Practicum in ESL) will be waived if the applicants are k-12 English teachers with at least three years experience, English instructors or owners of a private educational institution with at least 10 years experience.

Required Courses 21 Credit Hours
TSL 501 Linguistics 3
TSL 502 Second Language Acquisition 3
TSL 503 Methods of Teaching ESL 3
TSL 505 Assessment and Testing 3
TSL 506 Curriculum and Materials Design 3
TSL 510 Teaching Pronunciation 3
TSL 512 Practicum in ESL 3
Elective Courses (15 Credits or more by advisement)
TSL 504 Language and Culture 3
TSL 507 Program Management 3
TSL 508 Teaching Grammar 3
TSL 509 Teaching Reading and Writing 3
TSL 511 Sociological Implications for Language Study 3
TSL 513 Second Language Research Methodology 3
TSL 514 Socio-cultural Theories in SLA 3
TSL 515 Understanding American Language and Culture 3
Total 36
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