M.Ed. In Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages TESOL (PK-12)
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Program Overview
This fully online M.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
program enrolls a new cohort of experienced general education teachers each summer
and fall. It is structured so cohort candidates complete the 30 credit-hour master’s
degree program in five semesters (a year and half).
No on-campus attendance is required. Online coursework is taught by graduate faculty
utilizing technology to provide synchronous and/or asynchronous content delivery,
feedback, and supervision as candidates complete field experience at their current
work setting.
This advanced program prepares teachers to use inclusive special education practices
to educate all learners with varied educational needs in Georgia. The program of study
in TESOL focuses on teaching students with varying social, cultural, and linguistic
backgrounds. The program includes core courses in curriculum development, collaborative
practices and content area teaching strategies in reading and writing. Individuals
majoring in TESOL receive the ESOL Endorsement after the first 2 semesters in the
program and the Teaching English in Global/Local Contexts Certificate in the final
3 semesters. The M.Ed. in TESOL has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards
Commission.
Program of Study
Summer I
- INED 7781: Cultural Issues for ESOL Teachers
- INED 7763: Curriculum Development for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Fall I
- INED 7782: Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers
- INED 7783: Methods & Materials for Teaching ESOL
Spring I
- INED 7779: Collaborative Practices with Families, Schools & Communities
- INED 7787: Content Area Reading and Writing for English Learners
Summer II
- INED 7750: Language, Power and Pedagogy
- INED 7764: Teaching English as an Additional Language: Topics, Methods, and pedagogy
Fall II
- INED 7778: Language Development and Literacy for English Learners
- INED 7769: Immigration, Policy, and Global/Local Issues in TESOL/TEFL
TOTAL 30 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements
Must possess the following beyond the general KSU Graduate College Admission Requirements:
- Degree – Bachelor’s degree.
- Certificate – Uploaded to graduate application. Current clear, renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate, out-of-state equivalent, OR Inclusive Education Department Chair/Program Coordinator approval. To print a copy of your clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate, you may log into your MyPSC account.
- Résumé or Professional Vitae – Uploaded to graduate application. Should document education, teaching experience, community service, and your record of leadership.
- Interview – An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview.
* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements. Additionally, KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services provides assistance.
Deadline
Enrolls Summer - May 31 deadline
Enrolls Fall - July 1 deadline
Contact Us
For more information about this program please email Dr. Jayoung Choi at ined-info@kennesaw.edu.
