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.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- GPA
- Not Applicable
- 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
- Specify any program-specific admissions requirements
- 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 Requirements
- Resume