Degrees Offered: Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.), and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

Program Description: The graduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) prepares students for working with English second language (ESL) speakers in a wide variety of learning contexts. 

Individuals who complete this program will leave with:

·         A solid grasp of the linguistic theory that supports English as a Second Language teaching.

·         Practical strategies and skills for working with ESL learners in K-12 and adult contexts.

·         Foundational knowledge that will prove invaluable for further study in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics.

Information on the M.A.Ed. and M.A.T. programs can be found in the College of Education and Allied Professions.

Required Standardized Test: GRE General Exam

Minimum Admissions Requirements: Same as the Graduate School

Additional Admissions Criteria: Candidates must submit a writing sample and three letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: None

Prerequisites: None

Number of Graduate Faculty:  2

Number of Students: 25

Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee and Asheville.

Graduate Program Director:
Chandrika Rogers, Ph.D.
Director of TESOL Programs
409 Coulter
828-227-3921
crogers@wcu.edu

Department of English
828-227-7264

Related Websites:

• English Department
• Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) - Graduate Catalog Information
• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Graduate Catalog Information
• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Program Coordinator's page