M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Course 1 | ||
| LIN 501 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Required Courses | ||
| LAN 500 | Methods and Materials of Research in Second Language Education 2 | 3 |
| LAN 504 | Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language 2 | 3 |
| LAN 575 | Structure of Modern English 2 | 3 |
| LIN 540 | Sociolinguistics 2 | 3 |
| LAN 584 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students | 3 |
| LAN 583 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LAN 576 | Curriculum and Materials for TESL 2,3 | 3 |
| LAN 587 | ESL Practicum I 3 | 3 |
| Electives 4 | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits from the following list of courses: | ||
| Classroom Discourse | ||
| Computer Applications for Language Learning | ||
| Online Language Teacher Education | ||
| Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 | ||
| Teaching Listening and Speaking to ESL/SL learners | ||
| Teaching Pronunciation to English Language Learners | ||
| Seminar In Second Language Education | ||
| Implicit / Explicit Instruction and Corrective Feedback | ||
| Second Language (L2) Vocabulary Learning and Teaching | ||
| 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 | 36 | |
- 1
This prerequisite course does not count toward the required 36 credits.
- 2
If you have Level I or II certification in Pennsylvania, these five courses plus ENG 569/LAN 569, can be used for the WCU PDE ESL Program Specialist Certificate, enabling you to teach ESL in Pennsylvania public schools.
- 3
Advanced course. Usually taken during the final two semesters of enrollment.
- 4
Other courses are subject to advisor approval.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
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 500 | Methods and Materials of Research in Second Language Education | 3 |
| LAN 504 | Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| LAN 583 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LAN 584 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students | 3 |
| LAN 575 | Structure of Modern English | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| LIN 540 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| LAN 576 | Curriculum and Materials for TESL | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| LAN 587 | ESL Practicum I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
