Programs
The Master of Science in Education - TESOL (Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree is designed
to prepare its graduates to teach English to speakers of
other languages in any environment. This degree program
incorporates the coursework included in the Advanced Professional
Certificate and Add-on Endorsement programs (see descriptions)
while adding other courses designed to develop leadership
and research skills. Completion of this 33 credit hour degree
program results in the highest academic credential that
is normally held by professionals in this field. (This is
NOT a licensure program.)
Admission Requirements for
the MSEd-TESOL
Admission to the Master of Science in Education –
TESOL Concentration
program requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or
college. Applicants must have at least one of the following: 3.0
undergraduate grade point average (4.0 scale), 3.0 grade point average
for prior graduate courses, or satisfactory GRE scores (general test)
earned no more than five years prior to enrollment. Applicants whose
native language is not English must submit either a satisfactory TOEFL
score earned no more than 12 months prior to the date of enrollment or
satisfactory GRE scores as described above. Applicants must also submit
an essay.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 33 credits with a grade point
average of 3.0 or
better.The eleven required courses are listed below. The Shenandoah
University computer competency requirement is met within the courses
required for this degree.
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