Overview of M.A.Ed. and M.Ed. in TESOL
The M.A.Ed. degree requires a total of 48 credits, three of which are dedicated to the Graduate Project (see Graduate Project in the Student Handbook). The M.Ed. degree requires 48 credits, all of which are earned through completion of courses. You are encouraged to discuss these options with your advisor. You may prefer one option over another based on learning preferences, interest in completing a Graduate Project, and/or topic interests that may be appropriate for a Graduate Project. A final decision regarding the M.A.Ed. vs. the M.Ed. is made when the Candidacy Form is filed.
I. College of Education Requirements (9 credits)
EDUC 500 Introduction to Educational Research
EDUC 501/520 Social Justice in Professional Practice
EDUC 513 Adult Learning
The following may be substituted for EDUC 513 with advisor permission:
EDUC 511 Child Development
EDUC 512 Adolescent Psychology
II. TESOL Requirements (24-27 credits)
TSOL 531 Second Language Acquisition
TSOL 534 Linguistics for Language Teachers I
TSOL 535 Linguistics for Language Teachers II
TSOL 536 Language in Society
TSOL 538 Structure of English
TSOL 566 Internship in the TESOL Setting
TSOL 595 TESOL Graduate Project (M.A.Ed. only)
AEDT 510 Course Design for Adult Learners
AEDT 563 Instructional Methods for Adult Learners
III. TESOL Elective Courses (12 credits minimum)
TSOL 525 Second Language Writing
TSOL 537 Teaching English for Academic Purposes
TSOL 539 Second Language Reading and Vocabulary Acquisition
AEDT 564 Issues in Basic Skills for Adults
AEDT 565 Philosophy and Methods of Skill Training
AEDT 569 Teaching Methods in Basic Skills for Adults
EPDES 930 TESL Theory and Application
EPDES 931 Methods of Language Acquisition
EPDES 932 Teaching Grammar to ESOL Students
EPDES 933 Materials Selection and Development in TESOL
EPDES 938 Testing and Evaluating ESOL Students
EPDES 942 Teaching English Pronunciation
LITC 525 Seminar in Literacy Instruction
IV. Elective Course (M.Ed. only) (3 credits)
TSOL 567 Internship in the TESOL Setting
TSOL 596 TESOL Independent Study
AEDT 577 Evaluation in Programs for Adult Learners
EDUC 515 Multicultural Perspectives
EDUC 530 Philosophy of Education
EPDES 934 Teaching Reading and Writing to ESOL Students
EPDES 935 Cultural Variables in TESOL
EPDES 936 Teaching Content to English Language Learners
EPDES 939 Student-Centered Learning in ESOL
EPDES 945 Computer-Enhanced Language Teaching
SDAD 559 The American Community College
All courses are 3 credits each. EPDES credits are limited to 12.
Minimum Credits Required ................ 48