Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, acceptable GPA, English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS), two recommendation letters, personal statement

Courses
Required of all students:

APLN 5100 – Methods of TESOL I (3 cr.)
APLN 5104 – Second Language Acquisition (3 cr.)
APLN 5105 – English Grammar (3 cr.)
APLN 5301 – Principles of Linguistic Analysis (3 cr.)
APLN 5302 – Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)
APLN 5305 – Assessment in Language Learning (3 cr.)
APLN 5397 – Methods of TESOL II (3 cr.)
Electives
In choosing electives, students with assistance of their advisors, are to choose at least two courses from each of the two categories listed below.

For students who are enrolled in the thesis track, they have to take the following course as part of their electives: APLN 5311 – Thesis Proposal Writing (3 cr.).

For students in the comprehensive exam track, they have to choose another elective from one of the two categories or from other graduate programs on campus in consultation with their academic advisor.

1. Pedagogy
APLN 5270 – Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)
APLN 5313 – Second Language Listening and Speaking: Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
APLN 5314 – Second Language Writing: Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
EDUC 5221 – Transformational Education (3 cr.)
2. Linguistics
APLN 5270 – Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)
APLN 5321 – Corpus Linguistics (3 cr.)
APLN 5322 – Language Pragmatics (3 cr.)
APLN 5323 – Discourse of Analysis for Language Teachers (3 cr.)
APLN 5331 – Sociolinguistics (3 cr.)
Thesis
The thesis as a requirement for graduation is optional. The student who chooses to write a thesis must produce a professional paper on some aspects of TESOL. The thesis must be prepared under the guidance and close supervision of a faculty adviser and a designated committee, and must be defended to the satisfaction of the department. The thesis defense is not open to the public.

Comprehensive Examination
The Comprehensive Examination consists of a written examination followed by an oral examination. It is required only of students not writing theses, and may not be taken more than twice.