Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages (TESOL), MA

Specialization leading to Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

Program Requirements

Core Courses (6 hours)

• EDUTL 6808 Critical and Cultural Perspectives in Teaching and Learning (3)
• EDUTL 6050 Multiple Perspectives on T&L (3)
• EDUTL 6053 Balanced Assessment of T&L (3) OR assessment course approved by faculty advisor

Specialization Required and Elective Courses

Required (9 hours)

• EDUTL 5615 Methods & Culture in TESOL (3)
• EDUTL 5620 Language Acquisition for Multilingual Leaners (3)
• EDUTL 5645 Core Practices in Language Assessment (3)

Elective (9 hours)

• EDUTL 5610 Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners (3)
• EDUTL 5640 Instructional Planning and Advocacy for Multilingual Learners (3)
• EDUTL 5365 Linguistics for Literacy Education (3)
• EDUTL 5600 Language as a Resource (3)
• EDUTL 5612 Secondary Methods in World Language Education (3)
• EDUTL 5613 Core Practices in World Language Education (3)
• EDUTL 7625 Technology in Language Learning and Teaching (3)
• EDUTL 7189 Field Experience (3)

Research Requirement (minimum of 3 hours)

Select ONE of the T&L Research courses below or one that is approved by your faculty advisor (minimum of 3 credit hours)

• EDUTL 6052 Classroom-Based Inquiry: MA (3)
• EDUTL 7010 Diverse Approaches to Research on T&L (3)

Final Examination (1-3)

Students must select either a Thesis or Non-Thesis option and must be registered for at least 3 credit hours the term of graduation.

Thesis

• EDUTL 7999 Thesis Research (3)

Non-Thesis

• EDUTL 7193 Individual Studies (1-3)

Minimum program hours: 30