Teaching English as Second Language-M.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences |
| DEPARTMENT: |
Department of English 113 Satterfield Hall Tel: 330-672-2676 E-mail: english@kent.edu Web: www.kent.edu/english |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language trains students to teach effectively while drawing on a solid theoretical foundation. Students gain relevant experience through supervised practicums and have the opportunity to teach in a variety of English-as-a-second/foreign-language contexts. Graduates are prepared for national literacy and adult education programs and international teaching positions. Teaching English as a Second Language–TESL Education trains students to teach effectively while drawing on a solid theoretical foundation. Students gain relevant experience through supervised practicums and have the opportunity to teach in a variety of English-as-a-second/foreign-language contexts. Graduates are prepared for national literacy and adult education programs and international teaching positions. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: |
Official transcript(s), GRE (general test) or TOEFL, three letters of recommendation and a 1-2 page statement of purpose. |
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: |
The M.A. TESL degree requires 36 credits of coursework and students complete a capstone project with options of a 1) thesis, or 2) portfolio or exams. |
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THESIS |
Students must complete a capstone project with options of a 1) thesis, or 2) portfolio or exams. |
| PROGRAM FEE: | None |