2023-2024 University Catalog

TESOL, M.A.

Program of Studies for Master of Arts in TESOL Standard Track

(for students without a BA in TESOL)

Required: 37 semester hours

Linguistics

LIN 515Introduction to Linguistics

3

LIN 516Grammar for TESOL

3

LIN 554Theories of Second Language Acquisition

3

LIN 531Phonology

3

Pedagogy

LIN 545Foundations of TESOL

3

LIN 518Language Assessment and Evaluation

3

LIN 552Teaching Oral and Written Communication

3

LIN 555Course & Curriculum Development

3

LIN 558TESOL Practicum

2

LIN 600TESOL Internship

2

Global Perspectives

LIN 542Culture, Language and Instructional Practice

3

IS 701Christian Theology and World Religions

3

Research

LIN 556Introduction to Educational Research

3

LIN 700Thesis

2

LIN 700: optional

LIN 558, LIN 600 & LIN 700: Courses which may include field work placement.

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Program of Studies for Master of Arts in TESOL Continued Studies Track

(for students with a BA and TESOL Major/minor)

Required: 31 semester hours

Linguistics

LIN 531Phonology

3

LIN 554Theories of Second Language Acquisition

3

Pedagogy

LIN 518Language Assessment and Evaluation

3

LIN 535Topics and Issues in TESOL

3

LIN 542Culture, Language and Instructional Practice

3

LIN 558TESOL Practicum

2

LIN 600TESOL Internship

2

Global Perspectives

IS 607Intercultural Communication

3

IS 701Christian Theology and World Religions

3

Electives

3

Research

LIN 556Introduction to Educational Research

3

LIN 700Thesis

2

LIN 700: optional

LIN 558, LIN 600 & LIN 700: Courses which may include field work placement.

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