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Teaching English as a Second Language
General
Program Title
Teaching English as a Second Language
Degree Designation
MA
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous
Program Description
The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program will prepare you to teach students in the United States and throughout in the world. A campus-wide focus on cultural diversity will introduce you to a community of learners in a local context. You will learn the intricacies of linguistics and teaching from specialists who have lived, worked and taught throughout the world. You will have the opportunity to put your skills to work in a graduate assistantship at St. Cloud State's English for Academic Purposes program or the Intensive English Center, a program that trains English language learners from multiple countries each year.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
For unconditional admission to the TESL program, one year of a second language or equivalent proficiency and completion of an introductory course in linguistics is required.
An introductory linguistics class. If not completed prior to admission, students must pass ENGL 361 before completing the first year of the program.
Evidence of study of a single second language: 1 year of college study, 2 years of high school, or the equivalent. If not completed prior to admission, students must pass 1 year of college study of a single second language before completing the program.
An introductory linguistics class. If not completed prior to admission, students must pass ENGL 361 before completing the first year of the program.
Evidence of study of a single second language: 1 year of college study, 2 years of high school, or the equivalent. If not completed prior to admission, students must pass 1 year of college study of a single second language before completing the program.
Required GPA for graduation
3
Number of credits in program
30-36
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
1. An English as a second language teacher masters a high level of proficiency in English commensurate with the role of an instructional model and develops an awareness of the process of formal language learning by learning a second language through two years of second language instruction in a high school setting or one year of second language instruction in a postsecondary setting, or the equivalent.
Outcome
2. An English as a second language teacher explains and applies a variety of methods, techniques, and program models suitable for second language instruction with diverse learners including adapting existing materials to meet the needs of English learners.
Outcome
3. An English as a second language teacher explains and applies various content-based methodologies, integrating language acquisition and use of language functions across learning experiences to facilitate full inclusion of English learners in the school setting.
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4. An English as a second language teacher successfully communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
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5. An English as a second language teacher synthesizes second language communication instruction, developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing across the curriculum.
Outcome
6. An English as a second language teacher explains and synthesizes formal and informal second language assessment techniques to determine both student placement and progress, including explaining and applying criteria for determining the readiness of students to enter and exit English learner programs.
Outcome
7. An English as a second language teacher synthesizes the contributions of general and applied linguistics to second language education.
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8. An English as a second language teacher explains and applies the fundamentals of first and second language acquisition balancing their similarities and differences.
Outcome
9. An English as a second language teacher explains how historical, social, and political aspects of language and cultural patterns in the United States influence second language instruction.
Outcome
10. An English as a second language teacher assesses and reflects on the teaching of English as a second language, integrating an understanding of pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management, and professional development.
Degree Maps and Program Completion Plans
Major Code
8209
Program Code
344152016