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Nov 21, 2024
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American University Catalog 2024-2025
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA)
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Admission to the Program
Applicants to the master’s program in TESOL are subject to the minimum university requirements for admission to graduate study. Further, a grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in the undergraduate major and two letters of academic reference are required. It is strongly recommended that native speakers of English have some background in at least one other language. Applicants whose native or first language is not English must demonstrate proof of language proficiency by submitting satisfactory results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum TOEFL score for full admissions consideration is 100 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 600 on the paper-based test. Part-time as well as full-time students are welcome in the program. Degree Requirements
- 30 credit hours of approved TESOL graduate work
- Capstone Experience:
- Completion of a teaching portfolio via TESL-620 TESOL Practicum and Teaching Portfolio (3)
- Oral comprehensive examination taken after completion of all required graduate work and the teaching portfolio
- Nonthesis or thesis option with grades of B or better in all courses
Required (12 credit hours)
Teaching Methods (9 credit hours)
Nonthesis or Thesis Option (9 credit hours)
Complete one of the following options with grades of B or better: Nonthesis Option
Complete 9 credit hours from the following, approved by the student’s advisor: Master’s Thesis Research (6 credit hours)
Complete 6 credit hours from the following: Electives (3 credit hours)
Complete 3 credit hours from the following: Combined Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA)
American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees for more information. In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs: - Undergraduates with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA will be considered for the combined program
- Applications must be accompanied by two letters of academic reference and a statement of purpose
- Students should discuss their interest in the program with the TESOL MA director before submitting a formal application
Note: This program is not designed for K-12 ESOL licensure. |
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