TESOL

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Major in English with an Emphasis in TESOL
  • TESOL Minor
  • Undergraduate Certificate in TESOL
  • Undergraduate Endorsement in TESOL
  • Undergraduate TEFL Certificate
• Graduate Programs
  • M.A. in English: TESOL
  • Graduate Certificate in TESOL
  • Graduate Endorsement in TESOL
  • Graduate TEFL Certificate
• Related Programs
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Learning English for Acedemic and Professional Purposes (LEAP)

M.A. in TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Course & Portfolio Requirements

The M.A. in TESOL provides training in language theory, pedagogy, and applied linguistics, with the opportunity to combine this knowledge with the basic skills necessary to teach writing. The TESOL endorsement (added to licensure in the state of Ohio) may be done within the TESOL M.A.

1. Co-requisites

   1. For all candidates: ▪ ENG 4710 or 6710 Introduction to Linguistics or the equivalent (should be taken prior to or at the beginning of the program)
   2. For the endorsement: See the Director of TESOL for program details .

2. Admission Requirements 
   

   1. Department Requirements for TESOL: A GPA of 3.2 in any undergraduate degree with strong evidence of excellence in language skills.
   2. Regular Admission: Overall GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate course work or an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7, but with a 3.3 or better for the last 93 quarter hours (60 semester hours) earned toward the undergraduate degree.
   3. Conditional Admission: Overall GPA of 2.7 or better in undergraduate course work or an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, but with a 3.0 or better for the last 93 quarter hours (60 semester hours) earned toward the undergraduate degree.
   4. A paper using secondary sources (5 page minimum) written on a topic in literature, writing, language, linguistics or education or a related field. This may be a paper previously handed in for an undergraduate class.
   5. Nonnative speakers of English: In order to be admitted into the program nonnative speakers of English must obtain a TOEFL score of IBT 100/CBT 250/PBT 600 or IELTS 7.5, TSE-A 68 or for conditional admission, TOEFL score of 80/213/550, IELTS 6.5, or TSE-A 53. Students will be tested upon beginning the program and may be required to take ESL courses to improve their English skills.
   6. Transfer of Credit: The Language Programs Committee must approve all transfer of credit prior to the student's acceptance into the program.

 

3. Academic Requirements

Course Work	Credit
Core Courses ENG 7030  Methods & Materials of Research in Writing and Language	3 hrs.
ENG 7130  Discourse Analysis	3 hrs.
7000‑level Courses ENG 7510  TESOL Speaking and Listening	3 hrs.
ENG 7520  TESOL Reading and Writing      Three additional 7000‑level courses in writing or language, at least one of which must be a seminar.	3 Hrs.
6000‑level Courses ENG 6730  TESOL Theory and Culture OR ENG 6700  TEFL Theory and Culture	3 Hrs.
ENG 6750  TESOL Grammar	3 Hrs.
ENG 6760  TESOL Assessment	3 Hrs.
ENG 6740  TESOL Practice and Materials OR ENG 6790 TEFL Practice and Materials	3 hrs
ENG 6940 TESOL Internship*	3 hrs.

* - For students who qualify, several options on and off campus exist for the internship, including a six month internship in Japan.

2. Portfolio

   Before graduating, a candidate for the master's degree in TESOL must present a portfolio of work for evaluation.
   

 

Last updated January 30, 2013

For further information contact:
Dr. Chris Hall
Director of TESOL
Department of English Language and Literatures
Phone: (937) 775-2268 or 3136
Fax: (937) 775-2707
Email: chris.hall@wright.edu

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