TESOL
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Learn to teach English as a second language. Your fearless path begins here.
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree have the opportunity to work with children in pre-school throughout high school, in adult education programs with refugees and immigrants; or in college or university programs. The student's place of employment may be within the United States or overseas. The Master's in TESOL emphasizes the practical application of theory to the classroom.
Learn by Leading with a master's in tesol
As a Master of Arts in TESOL student at SEMO, become trained in all subfields of the discipline: sociolinguistics, research methods, approaches to the teaching of grammar and a practicum.
- Acquire basic knowledge of linguistics with emphasis on English structure, its usage(s), and role(s) in society.
- Learn to design a program of language instruction for students’ own setting and learn to revise, adapt and assess the program as you progress in your studies.
- Learn to apply theory to practice, taking a hands-on approach to the development of curricula and assessment.
- Engage in a practicum teaching experience.
- Receive professional attention from faculty with expertise in the field of TESOL and linguistics and guidance for and preparation with the job search process.
What Can You Do with a masters in TESOL?
As an internationally, nationally, and regionally recognized program of excellence, TESOL prepares teachers for the K-12, adult, college or university setting for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Graduates will work with children in preschool through high school, in adult education programs with refugees and immigrants, or in college and university programs.
master in tesol Career Opportunities
- Instructional Coordinator
- ESL educators overseas and in the US
- International Program Coordinators
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Outcomes & Careers
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$60k
ESL Instructor
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an ESL Instructor is $59,810.
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$90k
English Teacher Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a postsecondary English teacher is $90,400.
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$59k
Interpreter
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an interpreter and translator is $59,440.
Turn Ambition into Action
With a master’s degree in TESOL, complete a minimum of 30 credit hours.
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Degree Requirements
The TESOL program requires practical experience before completion of the program.
(30 Hours)
Core Requirements
- EN686 Sociolinguistics (3)
- TL525 Theories of ESL/EFL Learning (3)
- TL530 Practicum in TESOL (3)
- TL585 Methods and Curriculum Design for ESL/EFL (3)
- TL601 Research Methods in TESOL (3)
- TL610 Developing Intercultural Awareness and Competence (3)
- TL620 Approaches to the Teaching of Grammar (3)
- TL625 Materials Development & Assessment Tools for TESOL (3)
- TL648 Foundations in Linguistics (3)
Choose 3 hours from the following:*
- EN606 Topics, Issues and Trends in English (3)
- TL650 Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Academic Language Skills to English Language Learners (3)
- TL652 Computer-Assisted-Language Learning (3)
- XXxxx Appropriate course in the field of interest, chosen with advisor
Choose one with advice of program coordinator
- Thesis with Critical Introduction, including reflection essay & GR699 Master’s Oral Exam (0)
- Comprehensive Exam including reflection essay & GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Exam (0)
- Portfolio/qualifying paper including reflection essay & GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Exam (0)
- Teaching Portfolio including reflection essay & GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Exam (0)
The elective hours may not be confined to the courses listed above. Students will be advised to select courses that are appropriate to their field of interest. These fields may include composition, literature, education, foreign languages, etc.
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