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2023-2024 Course Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A.


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The Master of Arts in TESOL Education provides in service teachers with knowledge, skills and strategies to support English learners (EL) in classrooms and schools.

Acceptance requirements

  • Admission application and nonrefundable $50 admission fee
  • A conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.50
  • Two official transcripts of all undergraduate work and any prior graduate work
  • One letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the candidate’s suitability for graduate studies in education
  • Completion of intent form

Continuation requirements

Candidates must earn a C or better in all courses for continuous progress through the program. After 12 credits, candidates must maintain a GPA of 2.67 or higher throughout the program.

Exit requirements

Successful completion of the captstone practicum EDUC 579 - TESOL Practicum  

 

Required courses (30 credits)


The program includes all required courses for Connecticut teachers holding a teaching license to be eligible for cross-endorsement in TESOL and bilingual education. There are no electives in the program.

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