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Assistant Professor in the Department of English
"Because our students live and work around the world, they are able to teach each other about systems, cultural traditions, and current events in other countries. Having this global perspective is invaluable for teachers who will be working with learners of English as a second or additional language. "
Dr. Sarah Dietrich, Ph.D., MA in TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Curriculum
The time it takes to earn a degree will vary based on factors such as dual enrollment, remediation, and summer enrollment. Students meet with an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress.
Admission Requirements
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
TESOL – 33 Hours Required
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)
- TL620 Approaches to the Teaching of Grammar (3)
- TL625 Materials Development & Assessment Tools for TESOL (3)
- TL630 Special Problems in TESOL (3)
- TL648 Foundations in Linguistics (3)
Choose 6 Hours from the following:*
- EN606 Topics, Issues and Trends in English (3)
- TL610 Developing Intercultural Awareness and Competence (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 field of interest, chosen with advisor
Degree Requirements
The TESOL program requires practical experience before completion of the program. Candidates meet the 33-hour requirement through course work and complete one of the following capstone options:
- A non-thesis graduate paper and comprehensive exam
- A portfolio and comprehensive exam
- A thesis and oral defense
The first year (12 hours):
- TL525 (3)
- TL648 (3)
- TL585 (3)
- TL601 (3)
The second year (15 hours):
- TL620 (3)
- TL630 (3)
- TL530 (3)
- TL625 (3)
- EN686 (3)
Summer classes are available. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to design an initial study plan that is tailored to their specific needs based on their previous experience.
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What Can You Do with a M.A. 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.
You can take on roles such as:
- Instructional Coordinator
- ESL educators overseas and in the US
- International Program Coordinators
Secondary Education by the Numbers
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96%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of English report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$66K
Instructional Coordinators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual salary for instructional coordinators is $66,970.
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$55K
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL Teachers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual salary for adult basic and secondary education and ESL teachers is $55,350.
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