Lindenwood University

The graduate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) develops students’ understanding of the basic principles of learning and teaching a second language, as well as the pedagogical implications of those principles for English language teaching. The program prepares students to meet the current demand for highly trained, competent teachers of ESOL in a variety of national and global contexts, including K-12, higher education, and adult/refugee education.


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MA in TESOL Undergraduate degree in Linguistics, TESOL, English, or similar area Minimum 3.00 undergraduate GPA (overall and major) Personal statement of 200-250 words describing applicant’s interest in graduate TESOL studies Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to applicant’s academic achievements/potential Academic writing sample (10-15 page research paper) Two semesters of college-level foreign language instruction or successful completion of a foreign language proficiency exam (for domestic students only) Minimum TOEFL score of 570 and successful completion of the University-administered English writing placement exam (for international students only) Missouri K-12 ESOL Certification A valid Missouri permanent or professional certificate of license to teach Completion of Psychology and/or Education of the Exceptional Child Course (EDU 34100/54100) Completion of Basic Reading Techniques for Secondary Teachers Course (EDU 30700/50700) Two semesters of college-level foreign language instruction or successful completion of a foreign language proficiency exam (for domestic students only) Minimum TOEFL score of 570 and successful completion of the University-administered English placement exam (for international students only) Prospective students who do not meet the above requirements should contact Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee at shendersonlee@lindenwood.edu.

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MA in TESOL (33 credits) TESOL 50400 History of the English Language TESOL 51000 Linguistics and English Language Teaching TESOL 52000 Sociolinguistics TESOL 53000 Second Language Acquisition TESOL 54000 TESOL Methods TESOL 55000 Assessment in TESOL TESOL 56000 TESOL Practicum TESOL 57000 Special Topics in TESOL TESOL 57200 Modern Grammar TESOL 58000 Research Methods in TESOL TESOL 58500 TESOL Capstone Missouri K-12 ESOL Certification (21 credits) TESOL 50400 History of the English Language or TESOL 57200 Modern Grammar TESOL 51000 Linguistics and English Language Teaching TESOL 52000 Sociolinguistics TESOL 53000 Second Language Acquisition TESOL 54000 TESOL Methods TESOL 55000 Assessment in TESOL TESOL 56000 TESOL Practicum

Graduate Program in TESOL