Master of Arts in Education- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Program Description/Overview

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program combines theory and practice for maximum impact in the learning environment. The program offers a perfect balance of TESOL methodology, linguistics, and education curriculum for both experienced and prospective ESL and EFL educators.

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

Students in the program will attain competence in a broad spectrum of topics and issues related to second language teaching and learning. Students in the program will experience a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge, through which they will develop the competencies and dispositions needed to advance their careers in second language education. Throughout the program, students will demonstrate a commitment to professional development and community engagement.

1. Demonstrate competence in language acquisition theory and language pedagogy, including the ability to synthesize approaches to teaching language, and to differentiate the abilities required in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing; integrate individual, institutional, and cultural contextual variables.
2. Develop the skills needed to promote and assess language acquisition, including the relationship between research and classroom pedagogy and its impact on instructional effectiveness; employ principles of curriculum design; application of technology in language education.
3. Analyze cultural and linguistic factors related to language teaching and learning, including the ability to understand cross-cultural and language structure differences; formulate approaches to addressing these differences in classroom pedagogy; apply constructs of learner identity and sociocultural theory.
4. Develop a commitment toward professional engagement, including establishing a relationship with the TESOL professional community; demonstrate a commitment to sustained professional development; competence in scholarly dispositions required of TESOL professionals. 

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 30

Total Core Credit Units: 30

Total Elective Credit Units: N/A

Total Concentration Credit Units: N/A

Curriculum Plan