Sample Schedule in the TESL Program
Printed below is a sample schedule that shows a recommended plan for taking the courses required in the M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program.
Year One
Fall Semester (9 credits)
- EDUC 627: Models of Instruction
- EDUC 672: Teaching English as a Second Language
- LING 677: Structure of English
Winter Session (3 credits)
- EDUC 613: Adolescent Development and Educational Psychology
Spring Semester (9 credits)
- EDUC 740: Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners
- LING 676: Second Language Acquisition
- FLLT 622: Language Syllabus Design
Year Two
Fall Semester (9 credits)
- EDUC 619: Diversity in the Classroom
- FLLT 624: Second Language Testing
- EDUC 647: Advanced ESL Teaching Methods, Design and Strategies
Spring Semester (3 credits)
- EDUC 742: TESL Practicum
Additional Requirements for Certification
In addition to completing the coursework listed on this page, students seeking certification to teach English as a second language must also complete 9 credits of certification requirements. Follow this link to see the certification requirements.
