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Teaching English as a Second Language - M.A. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
Course Title Credits
ENG 63001 Methodology of TESL  3
  63033 Theories in Second Language Acquisition 3
  63040 Linguistics for the Language Professionals 3
  63041 Descriptive Grammar of English 3
  68492 Practicum in Teaching International Students 3
Below are additional major requirements for students not declaring the concentration.
Choose one of the following: 3
ENG 63034 Literate Practices and Sociolinguistics (3)  
  63037 Pragmatics of Conversation (3)       
Choose at least one of the following*: 9-15
ENG 51002 Computers for Second Language Teaching (3)  
  63034 Literate Practices and Sociolinguistics (3)**  
  63037 Pragmatics of Conversation (3)**  
  63038 Teaching Literature and Culture (3)  
  63039 Second Language Curriculum and Testing (3)  
  63043 Second Language Writing (3)  
  63044 Second Language Reading (3)  
  63098 Second Language Research Methods (3)  
  66895 Special Topics: Linguistics and Language Teaching (3)  
  69199 Thesis I (6)  
 Electives in Other Departments* 0-6
OPTIONAL CONCENTRATION (36 credits)
 TESL Education (33)  
TOTAL 36
TOTAL WITH CONCENTRATION 48

*It is possible to take up to 6 credits in appropriate graduate courses in other departments.

** If not chosen above

Licensure Requirement (not required for graduation):
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

 

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
Course Title Credits
ENG 51009 Student Teaching 9
Choose from the following: 12
CI 61130 Multicultural Education: Strategies (3)  
ENG 51002 Computers for Second Language Teaching (3)  
  63034 Literate Practices and Sociolinguistics (3)  
  63039 Second Language Curriculum and Testing (3)  
EPSY 65524 Learning Theories (3)  
Choose from the following: 3
ENG 63043 Second Language Writing (3)  
  63044 Second Language Reading (3)  
Choose from the following: 3
ENG 63037 Pragmatics of Conversation (3)  
  63038 Teaching Literature and Culture (3)  
  63098 Second Language Research Methods (3)  
Choose from the following: 3
CI 67310 Theory and Practice in Teaching Reading (3)  
  67330 Reading in the Content Area (3)  
Choose from the following: 3
ADED 62146 Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management (3)  
CI 67105 Improving Classroom Instruction (3)  
TOTAL 33

NOTE: Students must pass the Praxis tests and fulfill other Ohio state requirements to become a licensed teacher.