Required courses (24 credits)

• EDMC 530 - The Teacher as Researcher
• ENGL 514 - Linguistics for TESOL
• ENGL 516 - Theories of Second Language Acquisition
• ENGL 517 - Critical Approaches to TESOL Methods
• ENGL 519 - Language and Power
• TESL 504 - Sheltered Content Instruction: Principles and Practices
• TESL 505 - Reading and Writing in the Sheltered Content Classroom
• TESL 506 - Assessment for Equity and Inclusion of Linguistic and Cultural Differences and Exceptionalities

Electives (9 credits)

Complete three courses, selected from the following:

• ENGL 502 - Research or Creative Writing Project *
• ENGL 518 - Issues in Second Language Writing
• ENGL 521 - Special Topics in TESOL
• ENGL 599 - Internship
• READ 547 - Teaching English Learners to Read and Write
• READ 548 - Case Studies in Dual Language Instruction: Theory and Practice

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  *Note: Students choosing the thesis option (below) will complete ENGL 502  for six credits, and select one additional course to meet the elective requirement.

Exit requirement

Choose one of the following options:

1.  Successful completion of a comprehensive examination. Please see the Graduate Academic Policies  section of this catalog for additional information.

2.  Completion of a Thesis - ENGL 502  (6 credits, as part of the elective requirement above). Students wishing to pursue further graduate work in TESOL may want to select the thesis option.

Total minimum credits: 33