Teaching English as a Second Language (MA)

Education Core Courses (9 hours):

• EDUC 623 - Applied Human Development in the Schools Credit(s): 3
• EDUC 740 - Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Credit(s): 3
• EDUC 741 - Diversity in ESL Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Linguistics and TESL Courses (18 hours):

• LING 676 - Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism Credit(s): 3

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• LING 699 - Issues in Teaching English Language Learners Credit(s): 3

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• LING 677 - The Structure of English Credit(s): 3
• LLCU 622 - Language Syllabus Design Credit(s): 3
• LLCU 624 - Second Language Testing Credit(s): 3
• EDUC 672 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credit(s): 3
• EDUC 647 - Advanced Methods in Teaching ESL Credit(s): 3

Teaching Practicum (6 credits):

Students must provide evidence of at least six (6) hours of a foreign language at the intermediate level or pass a proficiency test.

• EDUC 742 - Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language Credit(s): 3-6 for students not seeking teacher certification OR
• EDUC 750 - Graduate Teaching Internship Credit(s): 3-9 for students seeking teacher certification