- Admissions
- Getting Started at DSU
- Apply Online
- Your Admissions Counselors
- Admissions Information & Requirements
- Undergraduate Students
- Graduate Admissions
- International Admissions
- Parents
- Continuing Education
- Schedule a Campus Visit
- Academic Regulations
- Admissions Reception
- Directions to DSU
- Early Bird Program
- Scholars Appreciation Day
- Financial Assistance
- Academics
- Provost/Academic Affairs
- Register for Classes
- Strategic Plan for Delaware State University
- Majors and Concentrations
- University College
- Adult and Continuing Education
- Catalogs and Course Information
- Claude E. Phillips Herbarium
- DSU Arboretum
- College of Agriculture & Related Sciences
- Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources
- Agriculture Course Descriptions
- Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Graduate Degree Programs
- Faculty and Staff
- Fonio Plant
- The Center for Small Flock Research and Innovation
- Department of Human Ecology
- Cooperative Research
- Cooperative Extension
- CARS Academics
- CARS Conversations
- CARS Faculty
- CIBER
- Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources
- College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Department of Art
- Department of English and Foreign Languages
- Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy
- Department of Mass Communications
- Department of Music
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
- College Advance Learning Community
- Women's and Gender Studies Minor
- College of Business
- Commencement
- College of Education, Health & Public Policy
- Department of Education
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Public and Allied Health Sciences
- Department of Social Work
- DE Center for Health Promotion
- Student Services Center
- College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences & Technology
- DSU Optics Center
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer and Information Sciences
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Department of Physics and Engineering
- Support Programs for Science Majors
- Honors Program
- Distance Education & Learning Technologies
- International Programs
- International Students Association
- Current International Students
- F-1 Students
- J-1 Scholars and Students
- Prospective International Students
- Study Abroad Students
- International Student and Study Abroad Request Form
- OIA Events
- Passports
- Study Abroad Faculty and Staff
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Study Abroad Photos and Videos
- School of Graduate Studies and Research
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- Sexual Misconduct, Harassment & Sex Discrimination (Title IX)
- Summer 2015
- Research
- Student Affairs
- Career Services
- Internships
- Student Services
- Employer Services
- Graduate Study
- Hire-a-Hornet
- Online Resources
- Roadmap
- Assessments and Career Exploration
- Career Services Ambassadors
- Faculty Resources
- Resume Resources
- Spring 2016 Career Fair
- Student Employment
- Student Success at DSU
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- Director's Message
- Meet the Staff
- Career Services Industry Advisory Board Members
- Counseling Services
- Parents and Families
- Judicial Affairs
- Student Leadership & Activities
- Housing and Residential Education
- Student Health Services
- Wellness & Recreation
- Current Students
- Service & Community
- Comment Box
- Dept. of Conferences & Events
- Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Sex Discrimination (Title IX)
- Student Health Insurance
- Career Services
- Athletics
- Academic Services for Student-Athletes
- Academic Services for Student-Athletes FAQ
- Applying to Delaware State University
- Awards and Honors
- Book Purchase and Return Policy for Student-Athletes
- Forms Library for Student-Athletes
- Mission and Vision Statements
- NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative
- NCAA Initial Eligibility
- Other Academic Services Available for Student-Athletes
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAACs)
- Study Hall Policy for Student-Athletes
- Study Tips and Learning Strategies
- Tutorial Support
- Camps
- Compliance
- Marketing and Promotions
- Sports Information Office
- Sports Medicine
- Tickets
- Online Store
- Academic Services for Student-Athletes
- Library
- Administration
- Office of the President
- Board of Trustees
- Board Members
- David G. Turner, Board Chair
- John J. Allen, Jr.
- Robert E. Buccini
- The Honorable Michael N. Castle
- José F. Echeverri
- Barry M. Granger
- Lois M. Hobbs
- Charles S. McDowell, Esq.
- Wesley E. Perkins
- Claibourne D. Smith, Ph.D.
- James "Jim" W. Stewart, III
- Leroy A. Tice, Esq.
- Mark A. Turner
- Devona E. Williams, Ph.D.
- Board Minutes
- Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
- Committees of the Board of Trustees
- Board Members
- Alumni Relations
- DSU Foundation
- Give to DSU
- Ways to Give
- Naming Opportunities
- Establishing Scholarships
- Corporations and Foundations
- Class Reunion Gifts
- Alumni Phone-a-thon
- Solicitation Guidelines
- Alumni Fundraising Event Request
- Faculty and Staff Event Request Form
- Faculty, Staff and Administrator Fundraising Proposal
- Off-Campus Solicitation by Faculty and Staff
- Off-Campus Solicitation by Students
- On-Campus Solicitation
- On-Campus Solicitation By Students
- On-Campus Solicitation by Faculty and Staff
- Solicitation by Alumni
- Student Fundraising Event Request
- 21st Annual Hornet Golf Classic
- DSU Champion Fund
- Delaware Diamond Extravaganza
- Jerome Holland Commemorative Statue
- Periodic Table of Donor Elements
- Support Michael J. Feeney Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Support Peggy C Brinkley Memorial Scholarships
- Contribute to DSU - Alumni & Friends of DSU
- Faculty Senate
- Forms Library
- Human Resources
- Mission/Vision Statement
- News and Media
- Public Safety
- Finance and Administration
- Division of Finance
- Purchasing
- About Us
- Bid Process and Forms
- Conflict of Interest
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Office of Supplier Diversity
- Purchasing Contacts
- Purchasing to Payment Process
- Small Purchase Procedures and Thresholds
- Special Handling of Goods and Materials
- Suppliers
- Training
- Vendor Registration
- Accounts Payable
- Fixed Asset and Inventory Management Department
- Forms
- Policies and Procedures
- Accounting Department
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Payroll Department
- Purchasing
- Dr. Teresa Hardee Bio
- Division of Finance
- Information Technology
- Integrated Marketing
- University Policies and Procedures
- Administrative
- Academic/Research/ Libraries
- Financial
- Human Resources
- University General Counsel/ Legal Affairs
- Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
- Risk and Safety Management
- Information Technology
- Procurement and Auxiliary Services
- Facilities Management
- University Athletics
- University Foundation
- Sexual Misconduct, Harassment & Sex Discrimination (Title IX)
- Internal Audit and Advisory Services
- About DSU
Graduate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
You are here
Objectives
The MA in TESL is designed to achieve the following:
- Provide candidates with exposure to the theory and practice of teaching English to children whose first language is not English (LEP and ELL);
- Certify teachers as ESL teachers;
- Provide candidates with an advanced level of expertise and a thorough training in the discipline of analyzing the various facets of teaching LEP and ELL children; and
- Provide candidates with the preparation necessary for a career as a schoolteacher.
The MA in TESL is an interdisciplinary program designed for educational personnel at the early childhood, elementary as well as secondary school levels. The program emphasizes the training of teachers who are interested in working with second language learners from diverse linguistic settings. It also helps its candidates explore research related to bilingual and bicultural children. Finally, the program is open for non-degree teachers who simply want to take courses for Certification or for certified teachers who simply need Content Knowledge courses.
The interdisciplinary program involves courses taught in the Department of English and Foreign Languages and courses taught in the Department of Education. Faculty and staff from the above departments shall cooperate to make the program a success. While candidates shall use facilities available in both departments, the department of English and Foreign Languages is responsible for coordinating and directing the student orientation, student advisement, student teaching, field experience, thesis projects and portfolio reviews.
Admission Requirements
- For admission to graduate study, applicants must show evidence that they have earned a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited college or university, possess the ability to do graduate work of high quality, and be proficient in the target language. Bachelor’s degrees earned from international institutions may be considered, to the discretion of the relevant admissions personnel. Also, applicants must submit to the Program Admissions’ Committee their GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores or accepted equivalent, one official transcript from all previous undergraduate and graduate work, three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors, and an 800-word statement of purpose indicating educational career goals and experience. Applicants must have taken and passed Praxis I before they are admitted. Teachers who intend to take courses for purposes of certification only must show evidence that they have earned a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited college or university, in addition to proof of their professional affiliation with a particular school system in the nation. Also, candidates need a pre- or co-requisite teacher education program in the following areas:
- English, Foreign Language, Elementary Education, or Content Areas for ES (O) L;
- Elementary Education (or Exceptional Children) for Bilingual: Elementary
- Content Area such as Biology, English, or Exceptional Children for Bilingual: Secondary.
Other requisites include the following:
- Content Knowledge proficiency in the language where certification is sought: 15 semester hours of language at the intermediate level or above (or content knowledge Praxis II test) for Bilingual and up to 30 semester hours at the intermediate level for ESOL (or content knowledge Praxis II test)
- Productive Language test for Bilingual speakers
- Verification of knowledge of the relative culture (course, study abroad, native experience, etc.
Furthermore, candidates have to fulfill the following language requirements:
Proficiency in English: Native or near native fluency is required of all candidates.
Degree Requirements
This is a proposal for a two-degree plan: a 36 semester-hour plan without thesis but with a Comprehensive Exam (Plan A) or a 30 semester-hour plan with thesis (6 credits), excluding the Comprehensive Exam (Plan B). Candidates of either plan must complete a 3-credit practicum. Here is a breakdown of both programs:
Plan A includes:
- 21 semester hours concentration in educational foundations, bilingual education and linguistics courses
- 12 hours in a minor concentration
- A 3-credit hour practicum
- A Comprehensive Exam
Plan B includes:
- 21 semester hours concentration in educational foundations, bilingual education and linguistics courses
- 6 hours of electives
- A 3-credit hour practicum
- A Comprehensive Exam
- A thesis (6 hours)
Curriculum Grid
Year 1
|
Session
|
Course # and credit
|
Course Title
|
Fall
|
I
|
ENG-518 (3 credits)
|
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language*
|
Fall
|
II
|
EDU-557 (3 credits)
|
Effective Teaching Strategies*
|
Spring
|
I
|
ENG-519 (3 credits)
|
Teaching the Multi-cultural/ Multilingual Student*
|
Spring
|
II
|
EDU-614 (3 credits)
|
Human Development in Education
|
Summer
|
I
|
ENG-504 (3 credits)
|
Second Language Acquisition
|
Summer
|
I
|
ENG-510 (3 credits)
|
Structure of Modern English
|
Summer
|
II
|
ENG-512 (3 credits)
|
Seminar on Theories and Practice of Second Language Learning and Testing
|
Summer
|
II
|
EDU-611 (3 credits)
|
Theories and Practices in Exceptionalities
|
Year 2
|
|
|
|
Fall
|
I
|
EDU-608 (3 credits)
|
Diagnostic Teaching of Reading*
|
Fall
|
II
|
ENG-590 (3 credits)
|
Practicum*
|
Spring
|
I
|
(3 credits)
|
Elective/Thesis
|
Spring
|
II
|
(3 credits)
|
Elective/Thesis
|
*Courses require EFE as mandated by the Council of Professional Educators (CPE)
Electives ENG-520. Foundations of Bilingual Education
EDU-601. Contemporary Issues in American Education
EDU-604. Theories and Methods of Instruction
EDU-625. Introduction to Statistics and Research in Education