Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / TESOL [M.A.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In the MA TESOL program, candidates explore language learning and teaching theories and practices in various sociocultural settings, both locally and globally. Candidates reflect on their beliefs about language teaching and learning as they develop language awareness, greater empathy, cross- and inter-cultural competencies, advocacy skills for working with linguistically and culturally diverse English learners and a commitment to continued professional development growth. Candidates have opportunities to engage in applied research, academic service-learning projects, study abroad, and various teaching practicum options in the university or local or global communities.
Why our program?
- Community-based, university-based, and international practicum opportunities
- Academic service-learning courses
- Study Abroad offerings
- Grant and award-winning faculty with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and leadership in the field
- Faculty-student collaborations in instruction and research
- Award-winning students (recognized by the Michigan and International TESOL organizations)
Opportunities
The MA TESOL program at Eastern Michigan University prepares graduates for a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages both in the US and abroad or work in related fields such as language testing and assessment, materials development, publishing, or non-profit organizations. Students might also pursue doctoral studies in Second Language Education, Multicultural Education, Applied Linguistics, Language
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In the MA TESOL program, candidates explore language learning and teaching theories and practices in various sociocultural settings, both locally and globally. Candidates reflect on their beliefs about language teaching and learning as they develop language awareness, greater empathy, cross- and inter-cultural competencies, advocacy skills for working with linguistically and culturally diverse English learners and a commitment to continued professional development growth. Candidates have opportunities to engage in applied research, academic service-learning projects, study abroad, and various teaching practicum options in the university or local or global communities.
Why our program?
- Community-based, university-based, and international practicum opportunities
- Academic service-learning courses
- Study Abroad offerings
- Grant and award-winning faculty with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and leadership in the field
- Faculty-student collaborations in instruction and research
- Award-winning students (recognized by the Michigan and International TESOL organizations)
Opportunities
The MA TESOL program at Eastern Michigan University prepares graduates for a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages both in the US and abroad or work in related fields such as language testing and assessment, materials development, publishing, or non-profit organizations. Students might also pursue doctoral studies in Second Language Education, Multicultural Education, Applied Linguistics, Language
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- Submit a statement of the applicant’s reasons for pursuing this degree
- Submit at least two letters of recommendation
- Have at least one year’s college-level study of a foreign language or the equivalent as determined by the World Languages Department
- 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 subsection 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. Applicants with the minimum required scores on TOEFL or IELTS may be advised to take ESL/EAP courses.
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