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Nov 28, 2024
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University Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) prepares teachers for a wide variety of positions both in the U.S. and abroad. Students may select coursework that prepares them for several career choices, including the following: English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction in the U.S. or in a non English-speaking setting abroad; K-12, adult education, or post secondary settings; and research in Applied Linguistics. The program emphasizes language acquisition processes, teaching methodology, linguistics, language testing, research, and sociocultural influences.
Admission to the Program
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted. Students must first apply for admission to the University in graduate standing. Then, they must make formal application to the Charter College of Education and the TESOL Program. Once they gain admission to the university with graduate status, they must consult a faculty adviser for program planning.
Prerequisites
All Students:
- TESL 4000 Linguistics in Language Education (3), or EDSP 4010 Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes of Individuals with Special Needs (3), or ENGL 4101 Introduction to English Linguistics (3) with grade of B or better.
- One year of college level study in a foreign language or equivalent.
For Visa Students (in addition):
- Minimum 100 score on the TOEFL IBT (or 600 paper-based or 250 computer-based); or 7.5 on the IELTS exam.
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Requirements for the Degree (36 units)
A total of 36 units is required, with at least half of the units earned in 5000-level courses. A comprehensive examination, or a thesis or project is also required. There is a limit on credit that may be earned in variable-unit courses. See Restrictions on Credit Earned in Variable Unit Courses.
Notes:
*May be waived for students with substantial ESL/EFL teaching experience who successfully demonstrate their teaching competency (must be certified by a TESOL program faculty member).
**Students who choose to write a thesis are required to obtain an advisor’s approval and must take a second course in statistics, EDFN 4520 .
Electives
Select remaining units from the following, with advisor approval:
Note:
*May be repeated once for credit with prior approval of a TESOL adviser. Comprehensive Examination or Thesis or Project (0, 4 units)
Notes:
Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination (TESL 5960) during the Fall or Spring Semester after they complete all coursework on their program and must comply with college and division requirements.
*Students who do a thesis are required to obtain advisor approval and are required to take a course in statistics (EDFN 4520). Selection of an appropriate thesis or project topic may allow students to substitute thesis or project units for other course work in the program, with advisor approval.
**May be repeated once for credit
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