Western Carolina University

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

Related Websites:

• TESOL Program
• 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

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.

                    

Locations of Course Offerings: Cullowhee and Biltmore Park.

Admission Requirements:

• Graduate School Admission Requirements
• Program Admission Requirements
  • GRE General Exam
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample

Application Deadline: None

Prerequisites: None

Number of Graduate Faculty:  2

Number of Students: 25

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

Department of English
828-227-7264