MA, TESOL
(TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES)
T
he current demand for English language teachers is set to increase in the near future. A recent UNESCO report stated that over the next 10 years more than 2 billion people will begin learning to speak English, creating nearly 3 billion individuals who will use English as an additional language. Postgraduate training in TESOL will unlock countless career opportunities, both at home and overseas. Regardless of the setting in which you work, this specialized master’s program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to fulfill your goals. No teaching certification is required to enter the program and it does not lead to any certification or endorsement.
Typical career paths for graduates include: Community organisations and NGOs Developer of English language materials Intensive English language programs
College/university settings Private language companies or corporations Program director
Key facts Duration: 1 or 2 years Intakes: January and October Fees: $20,000
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Benefit from being taught by our highly dedicated and experienced faculty.
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Graduate Entry Requirements
Program Structure Introduction to Distance Education for TESOL* Applied Philology and World Englishes* Teaching ESL/EFL to Adult Learners* TESOL Curriculum Planning and Methodology* Second Language Acquisition* Issues in Second Language Rhetoric and Composition* Language and Linguistics Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Students
Academic Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. equivalent, regionally accredited institution GPA earned 2.85 or above English Language Proficiency*: IELTS: minimum 6.0 or TOEFL: minimum 60 (internet-based) or Michigan Test: minimum 85 or Bachelor’s degree from international English-speaking university or Advanced Degree from a U.S. institution
*Denotes a TESOL graduate certificate course
Official test scores should be provided.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: In addition to the base program curriculum, international students attending face-to-face classes on the CUC campus are required to take the Seminar in Higher Education, a three-credit course.
Other Documents: Completed and signed application Objective statement Copy of official transcript Copy of passport Foreign transcript evaluation** Two letters of recommendation Proof of English language proficiency Declaration of finances/bank statement/financial guarantee *For more detailed information please visit gradschool.CUChicago.edu **Note: For further clarification, please contact your dedicated educational consultant or international.gus@CUChicago.edu
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