Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics
This degree program combines the best of TESOL (teaching of English to speakers of other languages) and linguistics, allowing students to consider language development at its most basic and complex levels. Equivalent of at least two years of college-level study of a foreign language is required.
30-45 credits
Core Requirements
| ENG 601 | Research in English Studies | 3 |
| ENG 616 | Introduction to Theories of Language Learning | 3 |
| ENG 621 | Meaning and Structure in English | 3 |
MA TESOL and Linguistics - TESOL Concentration, 21 credits
TESOL concentration requirements, 6 credits
| ENG 617 | Methods in TESOL | 3 |
| ENG 619 | Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
TESOL concentration electives, 15 credits from
Students may choose either RES 697 or CRPR 698 as a directed elective option.
MA TESOL and Linguistics - Linguistics Concentration, 21 credits
Linguistics concentration requirements, 6 credits
Linguistics concentration electives, 15 credits
Students may choose either RES 697 or CRPR 698 as a directed elective option.
MA TESOL and Linguistics - TESOL & Linguistics Concentration, 36 credits
TESOL & Linguistics concentration requirements, 12 credits
| ENG 617 | Methods in TESOL | 3 |
| ENG 619 | Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| ENG 623 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| ENG 626 | Morphology and Syntax | 3 |
TESOL & Linguistics concentration electives, 24 credits from
Students may choose either RES 697 or CRPR 698 as a directed elective option.
Total Credit Hours: 30-45
Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)
Undergraduate students accepted to the Accelerated Master's Program (
AMP) typically take courses from the following list:
ENG 616,
ENG 617,
ENG 619,
ENG 601,
ENG 623,
ENG 626, and
ENG 628.