Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30

Required Courses:

Core Courses
°Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý5611Applied Language Study I: Phonology and the Lexicon3
°Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý5612Applied Language Study II: Grammar, Morphology and Classroom Discourse3
°Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý5613Multilingual Students' Literacy Development3
°Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý5614Current Approaches to Teaching English Language Learners3
°Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý5616Designing Assessment and Curriculum for Multilingual Students3
°Õ·¡³§³¢Ìý5618Second Language Development3
TESOL Electives 16
Electives 26
Total Credit Hours30
1

Students select two approved electives in the TESOL program. 

2

In consultation with their academic advisor, students select two approved College of Education and Human Development courses at the 5000 level or higher as electives. With advisor approval, other appropriate courses may be taken outside of the College of Education and Human Development.

Culminating Event:
Comprehensive Examination:
In order to take the comprehensive exam, the student must remain in good academic standing. Thus, the student cannot accumulate more than two grades below "B-" or one "F" and must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average.

Clearance Requirements

Students enrolled in courses that require fieldwork or internships must submit updated child abuse, criminal and drug clearances every year. .