Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Master of Arts (MA)
Slippery Rock University’s MA TESOL is designed to prepare graduates for careers at home and abroad in working with adult English language learners. TESOL jobs in higher education, community college and non-profit literacy, global/multicultural corporate communications, and instructional media and materials development and publishing contexts all require the linguistic and acculturation expertise offered by our program. Our challenging, quality, and interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on understanding our interconnected world and the acquisition of English as a new language for adults who need language and cultural proficiency to advance their own professional and life goals. MA TESOL graduates are also well equipped to progress to doctoral level study in related fields.
RELATED LINKS
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MA Program Page
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core TESOL Courses | ||
| COMM 617 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 620 | Linguistics and Writing | 3 |
| MODL 602 | Principles of Language Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| MODL 604 | Methods of TESOL | 3 |
| MODL 606 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| MODL 608 | Grammar for TESOL | 3 |
| MODL 612 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| MODL 699 | Practicum in TESOL | 3 |
| General or Experiential Tracks | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 6-9 | |
| Experiential Track | ||
| Select one elective and one end project | ||
| General Track | ||
| Select three electives | ||
| Total Hours | 30-33 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MODL 590 | Experimental | 1-3 |
| MODL 595 | Workshop | 1-6 |
| MODL 598 | Selected Topics | 1-3 |
| MODL 614 | Computer Assisted Language Learning | 3 |
| MODL 616 | Language Testing and Assessment | 3 |
| MODL 690 | Experimental | 1-3 |
| MODL 695 | Workshop | 1-6 |
| MODL 698 | Selected Topics | 1-3 |
| MODL 700 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| ELEC 608 | Historical, Psychological & Linguistic Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| ELEC 614 | Foundations of Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| ENGL 602 | Rhetoric Theory | 3 |
| ENGL 642 | Digital Writing and Publishing | 3 |
| SEFE 607 | The Theories and Teaching of English Language Learners | 3 |
| SEFE 679 | Psychology of Learning and Instruction for Diverse Learners | 3 |
End Projects for Experiential Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MODL 750 | Internship | 3 |
| MODL 799 | Capstone TESOL Project | 3 |
| MODL 800 | Thesis | 3 |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9TES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MODL 602 | Principles of Language Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| MODL 612 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| MODL 699 | Practicum in TESOL | 3 |
| End Project via Individualized Instruction: | 1 | |
| Internship | ||
| Capstone TESOL Project | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Hours | 10 | |
| Winter | ||
| Electives offered by other departments (ELEC, ENGL, SEFE) | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MODL 604 | Methods of TESOL | 3 |
| MODL 606 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| MODL 608 | Grammar for TESOL | 3 |
| ENGL 620 | Linguistics and Writing | 3 |
| End Project via Individualized Instruction: | 1 | |
| Internship | ||
| Capstone TESOL Project | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| COMM 617 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| End Project via Individualized Instruction: | 1 | |
| Internship | ||
| Capstone TESOL Project | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Electives offered by other departments (ELEC, ENGL, SEFE) | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours** | 33 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.