Masters of Art in TESOL

This program is designed to provide students with an advanced level of expertise and thorough training on the theory and practice of teaching English to non-native speakers of English (MA TESOL) and/or bilingual learners (Bilingual Education). The program provides students with the pedagogical and intellectual preparations necessary to teach in K-12 English Language Learner (ELL) or dual language immersion classrooms as well as in colleges, universities, and language institutes both in the United States and internationally. Further, students with a pre- or co-requisite K-12 teaching certification earn secondary certification in TEL (Teacher of English Learners) or Bilingual Teacher.

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Minimum Admission Requirements

GPA: 2.0 minimum

Standardized testing requirement: Not Applicable

English Proficiency Testing: English proficiency testing is required for 1. people whose undergraduate education was not in the US and 2. people from non-English speaking countries, and 3. non-English speakers generally. However, if a student did their undergraduate education in the U.S., then they do not need to submit a TOEFL.

Level of education attainment required: Bachelor's degree

Program-Specific Admission Requirements
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Personal statement indicating educational career goals and experience

Additional Admission Requirements

Personal Statement: Yes

# of Letters of Recommendations: 3 (1 must be from advisor)

Transcripts: Yes (all higher education institutions attended)

Interview: Not Applicable

Portfolio/Work Samples: Not Applicable

Other 1: (Specify):

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