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Graduate Program in TESOL
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
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For more information, please contact:
Sarah Henderson Lee, PhD
Assistant Professor of TESOL
Lindenwood University
209 S. Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301
shendersonlee@lindenwood.edu
636-949-4862
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