The Master's in English allows students to concentrate in any one of a number of specializations areas, including TESOL. Students who wish to write a Master's thesis are encouraged to do so. Thesis hours count as four hours of course work.

The following courses are available on the graduate level:

English 341 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
English 343 Cross Cultural Aspects in TESOL
English 344 TESOL: THeoretical Foundations
English 345 TESOL: Methods and Material
English 346 Assessment for Testing ESL
English 394 TESOL Practicum

Degree requirements for the Master's in English (emphasis in TESOL)

English 401 Introduction to Graduate Study
English 402 Introduction to the Composing Process (required for students teaching composition)
English 341 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
One Literature Course
One Course emphasizing pedagogy
4 TESOL courses
At least two elective courses

To view the English course catalog descriptions online, please visit the Graduate Catalog.