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

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (15-36 credits)
Course Title Credits
ENG 63001 Methodology of TESL  3
ENG 63033 Theories in Second Language Acquisition 3
ENG 63040 Linguistics for the Language Professionals 3
ENG 63041 Descriptive Grammar of English 3
ENG 68492 Practicum in Teaching International Students 1 3
Below are additional major requirements for students not declaring the TESL Education concentration.
Choose one of the following: 3
ENG 63034 Literate Practices and Sociolinguistics (3)  
ENG 63037 Pragmatics of Conversation (3)       
ENG 63047 Heritage Languages and Second Language Learning (3)  
Choose from the following 2: 18
ENG 51002 Computers for Second Language Teaching (3)  
ENG 63034 Literate Practices and Sociolinguistics (3) 3  
ENG 63037 Pragmatics of Conversation (3) 3  
ENG 63038 Teaching Literature and Culture (3)  
ENG 63039 Second Language Curriculum and Testing (3)  
ENG 63043 Second Language Writing (3)  
ENG 63044 Second Language Reading (3)  
ENG 63045 English for Specific Purposes (3)  
ENG 63046 Second Language Listening and Speaking (3)  
ENG 63047 Heritage Languages and Second Language Learning (3) 3  
ENG 63098 Second Language Research Methods (3)  
ENG 63391 Seminar: Linguistics (3)  
ENG 69199 Thesis I (6)  
OPTIONAL CONCENTRATION (33 credits)
 TESL Education (33)  
TOTAL 36
TOTAL WITH CONCENTRATION 48
  1. Students declared in the TESL Education concentration must complete field/clinical hours in P-12 schools.
  2. Students may use 6 credits in appropriate graduate courses in other departments with approval of department advisor toward the 18 credit hour requirement.
  3. Students may choose these courses if not chosen above.

 

 

 

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
Course Title Credits
ENG 51009 Student Teaching 9
ENG 63044 Second Language Reading 3
Choose from the following: 15
CI 61130 Multicultural Education: Strategies (3)  
ENG 51002 Computers for Second Language Teaching (3)  
ENG 63034 Literate Practices and Sociolinguistics (3)  
ENG 63037 Pragmatics of Conversation (3)  
ENG 63038 Teaching Literature and Culture (3)  
ENG 63039 Second Language Curriculum and Testing (3)  
ENG 63043 Second Language Writing (3)  
ENG 63045 English for Specific Purposes (3)  
ENG 63046 Second Language Listening and Speaking (3)  
ENG 63047 Heritage Languages and Second Language Learning (3)  
ENG 63098 Second Language Research Methods (3)  
EPSY 65524 Learning Theories (3)  
Choose from the following: 3
CI 67310 Theory and Practice in Teaching Reading (3)  
CI 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

 

Notes:

Students completing the M.A. TESL (with or without the optional TESL Education concentration) cannot be concurrently enrolled in the Post-Bachelor's or Post-Master's Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language Certificate. Students who hold either certificate may be permitted to apply 12 graduate credit hours earned in the certificate to the M.A. TESL (with or without the optional TESL Education concentration).

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 the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.