M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LIN 501 | Introduction to Linguistics 1 | 3 |
| LAN 504 | Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language 1 | 3 |
| LAN 575 | Structure of Modern English 1 | 3 |
| LAN 584 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students 1 | 3 |
| LAN 583 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LAN 578 | Teaching Listening and Speaking to ESL/SL learners | 3 |
| LAN 576 | Curriculum and Materials for TESL 1, 2 | 3 |
| LAN 587 | ESL Practicum I 2 | 3 |
| Electives 3 | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following list of courses: | 6 | |
| Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 1 | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| Classroom Discourse | ||
| Computer Applications for Language Learning | ||
| Online Language Teacher Education | ||
| Teaching Pronunciation to English Language Learners | ||
| Second Language (L2) Vocabulary Learning and Teaching | ||
| Assessment of ESL/Second Language Students | ||
| Culminating Assessment Portfolio and Comprehensive Exam | ||
| MA TESOL candidates must also submit a culminating assessment portfolio and take a required comprehensive examination upon completion of the required coursework. Candidates must inform the Program Director of the completion plan to schedule the examination at their earliest convenience (no later than the beginning of the final semester). | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30 | |
- 1
If you have Level I or II certification in Pennsylvania, these six courses can be used for the WCU PDE ESL Program Specialist Certificate, enabling you to teach ESL in Pennsylvania public schools.
- 2
Advanced course. Usually taken during the final two semesters of enrollment.
- 3
Other courses are subject to advisor approval.
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The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| LIN 501 | Introduction to Linguistics (if applicable, pre-requisite course) | 3 |
| LAN 575 | Structure of Modern English | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| LAN 504 | Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| LAN 583 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LAN 584 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| LAN 576 | Curriculum and Materials for TESL | 3 |
| LAN 578 | Teaching Listening and Speaking to ESL/SL learners | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| LAN 587 | ESL Practicum I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
