Teaching English as a Second Language - M.A.

Program Overview

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Teaching English as a Second Language - M.A.

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of English

About This Program

The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language is designed for current ESL educators. This program provides advanced training in pedagogical theory and practice.

Contact Information

• Mark Bracher, Ph.D. | |
• Bee Viton | |

Program Delivery

• Delivery: In person
• Location: Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

• Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and English as a Second Language instructors
  • -10.4% decline
  • 59,300 number of jobs
  • $55,350 potential earnings
• Elementary school teachers, except special education
  • 3.5% about as fast as the average
  • 1,452,100 number of jobs
  • $60,940 potential earnings
• Kindergarten teachers, except special education
  • 3.7% about as fast as the average
  • 127,700 number of jobs
  • $57,860 potential earnings
• Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
  • 3.6% about as fast as the average
  • 627,100 number of jobs
  • $60,810 potential earnings
• Preschool teachers, except special education
  • 2.5% slower than the average
  • 540,400 number of jobs
  • $31,930 potential earnings
• Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
  • 3.8% about as fast as the average
  • 1,050,800 number of jobs
  • $62,870 potential earnings
• English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 81,300 number of jobs
  • $69,000 potential earnings
• Tutors and teachers and instructors, all other
  • 7.4% faster than the average
  • 406,200 number of jobs
  • $40,590 potential earnings
• English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 81,300 number of jobs
  • $69,000 potential earnings

Additional Careers

• Academic advisor
• Community college ESL instructor
• Curriculum designer
• Educational consultant
• Educational materials writer/editor
• Language assessment writer/editor
• Language program director
• Language school instructor (in the U.S. or abroad)
• Teacher educator
• Teacher of English as a foreign language
• Teacher supervisor
• University ESL instructor

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement (1-2 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Funding deadline: January 15
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • Major Requirements
    • ENG 63001 | METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3
    • ENG 63033 | THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | 3
    • ENG 63040 | LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS | 3
    • ENG 63041 | DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH | 3
  • Additional Requirements or Concentration
    • Choose from the following: | 24-36
  • Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 36-48

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • ENG 63034 | SOCIOLINGUISTICS | 3
  • or ENG 63047 | HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
  • or ENG 63048 | SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY AND FOREIGN AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
  • ENG 68492 | PRACTICUM IN TEACHING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | 3
  • Major Electives, choose from the following: | 18
  • ENG 63034 | SOCIOLINGUISTICS
  • ENG 63038 | TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE
  • ENG 63039 | SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
  • ENG 63043 | SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING
  • ENG 63044 | SECOND LANGUAGE READING
  • ENG 63045 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
  • ENG 63046 | SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING
  • ENG 63047 | HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
  • ENG 63048 | SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY AND FOREIGN AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
  • ENG 63049 | SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS
  • ENG 63391 | SEMINAR: LINGUISTICS
  • ENG 69199 | THESIS I
  • Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 24

TESL Education Concentration Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • Concentration Requirements
    • CI 67105 | IMPROVING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION | 3
    • CI 67310 | THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING | 3
    • or CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS
    • ENG 63044 | SECOND LANGUAGE READING | 3
    • ENG 68592 | PRACTICUM IN TEACHING P-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS | 3
  • Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 15
  • CI 60169 | UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
  • CI 60171 | TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
  • CI 61130 | MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES
  • ENG 63034 | SOCIOLINGUISTICS
  • ENG 63038 | TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE
  • ENG 63039 | SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
  • ENG 63043 | SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING
  • ENG 63045 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
  • ENG 63046 | SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING
  • ENG 63047 | HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
  • ENG 63048 | SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY AND FOREIGN AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
  • ENG 63049 | SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS
  • EPSY 65524 | LEARNING THEORIES
  • Culminating Requirement
    • ENG 51525 | INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 3
    • ENG 53392 | STUDENT TEACHING | 6
  • Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 36

Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Requirements Summary
  • Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA
  • • | 3.000

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of different associated fields within teaching English as a second language, including linguistics, language acquisition, pedagogy and practice.
2. Demonstrate what knowledge of the field and disciplines making up teaching English as a second language.
3. Demonstrate skills in teaching.
4. Demonstrate understanding of different cultural norms and practices and the ability to accommodate teaching practices based on these differences.

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language is grounded in linguistic principles, language learning theory and empirical research on language learning and teaching. The program enables students to teach effectively in varied learning contexts. Students gain experience through a supervised practicum and have the opportunity to teach in a variety of English-as-a-second/foreign-language contexts. Graduates are prepared for international teaching and research, adult education, and advanced study in applied linguistics. literacy positions.

The Teaching English as a Second Language major includes the following optional concentration:

• The TESL Education concentration prepares students for P-12 school educators. Students' practicum takes place in area schools, and students prepare for the state licensure requirements.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Program Outline

This program provides advanced training in pedagogical theory and practice. The program is grounded in linguistic principles, language learning theory and empirical research on language learning and teaching. The program enables students to teach effectively in varied learning contexts. Students gain experience through a supervised practicum and have the opportunity to teach in a variety of English-as-a-second/foreign-language contexts. Graduates are prepared for international teaching and research, adult education, and advanced study in applied linguistics. literacy positions.

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Major Requirements:

• ENG 63001 METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: 3 credit hours
• ENG 63033 THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: 3 credit hours
• ENG 63040 LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS: 3 credit hours
• ENG 63041 DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH: 3 credit hours

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Additional Requirements or Concentration:

• Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration: 24-36 credit hours
• ENG 63034 SOCIOLINGUISTICS:
3 credit hours
• Major Electives:
18 credit hours (choose from the following)
• ENG 63034 SOCIOLINGUISTICS:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63038 TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63039 SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63043 SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63044 SECOND LANGUAGE READING:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63045 ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63046 SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING:
2 credit hours
• ENG 63047 HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING:
2 credit hours
• ENG 69199 THESIS I:
2 credit hours
• TESL Education Concentration: 36-48 credit hours
• Concentration Requirements:
9 credit hours
• CI 67105 IMPROVING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION:
3 credit hours
• CI 67310 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING:
3 credit hours
• CI 67330 READING IN CONTENT AREAS:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63044 SECOND LANGUAGE READING:
3 credit hours
• ENG 68592 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING P-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS:
3 credit hours
• Concentration Electives:
15 credit hours (choose from the following)
• CI 60169 UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES:
3 credit hours
• CI 60171 TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS:
3 credit hours
• CI 61130 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63034 SOCIOLINGUISTICS:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63038 TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63039 SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63043 SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63045 ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63046 SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63047 HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63048 SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY AND FOREIGN AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION:
3 credit hours
• ENG 63049 SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS:
3 credit hours

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Careers:

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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries:

• Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and English as a Second Language instructors
• 10.4% decline in employment over the next 10 years
• 59,300 number of jobs
• $55,350 potential earnings
• Elementary school teachers, except special education
• 3.5% growth in employment over the next 10 years (about as fast as the average)
• 1,452,100 number of jobs
• $60,940 potential earnings
• Kindergarten teachers, except special education
• 3.7% growth in employment over the next 10 years (about as fast as the average)
• 127,700 number of jobs
• $57,860 potential earnings
• Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
• 3.6% growth in employment over the next 10 years (about as fast as the average)
• 627,100 number of jobs
• $60,810 potential earnings
• Preschool teachers, except special education
• 2.5% decline in employment over the next 10 years (slower than the average)
• 540,400 number of jobs
• $31,930 potential earnings
• Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
• 3.8% growth in employment over the next 10 years (about as fast as the average)
• 1,050,800 number of jobs
• $62,870 potential earnings
• English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
• 2.1% decline in employment over the next 10 years (slower than the average)
• 81,300 number of jobs
• $69,000 potential earnings
• Tutors and teachers and instructors, all other
• 7.4% growth in employment over the next 10 years (faster than the average)
• 406,200 number of jobs
• $40,590 potential earnings
• English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
• 2.1% decline in employment over the next 10 years (slower than the average)
• 81,300 number of jobs
• $69,000 potential earnings

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Additional Careers:

• Academic advisor
• Community college ESL instructor
• Curriculum designer
• Educational consultant
• Educational materials writer/editor
• Language assessment writer/editor
• Language program director
• Language school instructor (in the U.S. or abroad)
• Teacher educator
• Teacher of English as a foreign language
• Teacher supervisor
• University ESL instructor

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Other:

The Teaching English as a Second Language major includes the following optional concentration: The TESL Education concentration prepares students for P-12 school educators. Students' practicum takes place in area schools, and students prepare for the state licensure requirements.