Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Track
Core requirements (18 hours)
All students in the MA program in English must complete the following 18-hour core:
- 3 hours - ENG 700 Introduction to Research Methods in English
- 3 hours - Early English Literature (ENG 613, 615, 641, 643, 698, 744)
- 3 hours - Linguistics (ENG 688, 689, 690, 691, 695, 698, 792, 793)
- 6 hours - Seminar (ENG 710, 711, 712, 720, 721, 722, 725, 735, 744, 748, 757, 758, 780, 785, 786, 792, 793, 796)
- 3 hours - Theory Component (ENG 627, 628, 688, 689, 690, 691, 695, 720, 721, 722, 725, 781, 785, 786, 792, 793)
- 18 hours - Total
Additional requirements
There are additional degree requirements as well.
TESOL track
Students choosing the graduate track in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) must satisfy the following course work as part of their core requirements: ENG 688, 691, 695, 793 and 796. In addition to the core and degree requirements listed above, these students must also complete the following courses:
- 9 Hours - Courses in linguistics and TESOL
- 6 Hours - ENG 799 Thesis or alternative 700-level course work and a degree paper
For descriptions of the TESOL graduate certificate program and the Missouri DESE ELL (English Language Learners) K-12 Endorsement requirements, see the TESOL Certificate website. Students may also consult with the Coordinator of the TESOL program, Dr. Yili Shi.
TESOL certification option
Students interested in the TESOL certificate should talk to their advisor about the requirements.
TESOL track comprehensive exam resources
Comprehensive exam protocols vary by program. The most up-to-date information can be found on the English Department Graduate Students Blackboard site. You can locate the link to this site under My Organizations when you log in to Blackboard. If you still need access to this Blackboard site, please contact the English Department Graduate Director or your advisor.