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Nov 28, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / TESOL [M.A.]
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Objectives
Objectives of the program are to graduate teachers who possess a knowledge of English perceived as a second/foreign language, a knowledge of foreign language teaching and learning strategies, practical experience in applying theoretical knowledge, an awareness of the realities of the multicultural classroom and a commitment to continued professional growth.
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Program Admission
 Applicants must:
- Satisfy Graduate School admission requirements;
- Submit a statement of the applicant’s reasons for pursuing this degree;
- Submit at least two letters of recommendation. See the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages website for the recommendation form.
- Have at least one year’s college study of foreign language or the equivalent as determined by the World Languages Department; and
- For regular admission, non-native speakers of English must submit a recent (no older than one year) official test score showing a high level of English language proficiency. This requires a minimum TOEFL iBt score of 92 (with minimum sub-section scores of 24 on reading, 24 on writing, 22 on speaking and 22 on listening), or an IELTS minimum score of 7 on every subtest. Students admitted with a sub-score less than 26 on the TOEFL iBT or 7.5 on any section of the IELTS may be advised to take ESLN 512 and/or ESLN 516 .
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet the above admission requirements. These students will be required to take deficiency courses to meet these requirements, in addition to regular program requirements.
Advisor Information
Cynthia Macknish, Ed.D., Associate Professor, 330 King Hall, 734.487.3347, cmacknis@emich.edu
Fellows Program
Paul D. Coverdell (PDC) Fellows Program in TESOL
Eligibility: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are accepted into the MA-TESOL program will be considered for the PDC Fellows program on a competitive basis.
Benefits: PDC Fellows receive program-specific advising and support, and a ½ graduate assistantship (10 hours per week) each semester they continue in the program.
Requirements: PDC Fellows must remain in good standing (GPA 3.0+), attend regular meetings, provide support for local Peace Corps recruiters, and complete a structured internship teaching ESL in local non-profit organizations (10 hours per week). Accepted PDC Fellows who do not continue to meet the requirements will lose their benefits but may continue in the MA-TESOL program
Degree Requirements: 33 hours
The M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages requires 33 hours of course work to be distributed among required courses, cognate courses and restricted elective courses as follows:
Required Courses: 21 hours
Cognate Courses: 6 hours
Six hours of supportive or complementary courses from other departments should be selected with the approval of the graduate advisor. Select from the following recommended courses: Restricted Elective Courses: 6 hours
Six hours selected in consultation with the graduate advisor.
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