Boston University’s Teaching English as a Second Language graduate program produces innovative teachers who are well versed in theoretical and applied teaching principles. Students in the licensure track program prepare to become teachers of English as a second language at the Pre-K–6 or 5–12 level.
Coursework includes the study of current research and practice in second language acquisition and assessment and instruction of oral language, reading, and writing. The program of study also includes coursework in linguistics, sheltered teaching methodologies, and policy issues that influence assessment and instruction of second language learners in U.S. public schools. In addition to coursework, you will complete a pre-practicum in the fall semester in a public school classroom and a full time practicum (student teaching) in the spring semester.
You may select the licensure track for grades Pre-K–6 or for grades 5–12.
Teaching English as a Second Language Licensure Track, Pre-K–6: Upon completion of the program and state testing requirements, you will receive initial licensing as a Teacher of English as a Second Language for students in grades Pre-K–6.
Teaching English as a Second Language Licensure Track, 5–12: Upon completion of the program and state testing requirements, you will receive initial licensing as a Teacher of English as a Second Language for students in grades 5–12.
Candidates who already possess an initial teaching licensure in another field and who would like to earn the master’s degree and the ESL license are also encouraged to apply and meet with the Program Coordinator to plan a program of study. Candidates who possess a preliminary license and would like to earn initial licensure with or without the master’s degree are also encouraged to apply and meet with the Program Coordinator to plan a program of study.
Program Fast Facts
Minimum Credit Requirement: 42–44 credits, view degree requirements and coursework information. Program Duration: 12 months. Duration for part-time study varies. Start Term: You may begin this program in either the fall or summer semester. Licensure: Upon completion of the program and state testing requirements, students receive initial licensing as a Teacher of English as a Second Language for students in grades Pre-K–6 or grades 5–12. Faculty Contact Information: Professor Julie Coppola, jcoppola@bu.edu, 617-353-3260 Graduate Admissions Contact Information: sedgrad@bu.edu, 617-353-4237
Teaching English as a Second Language, TESOL (Non-Licensure)
Boston University’s TESOL graduate program produces innovative teachers who are well versed in theoretical and applied teaching principles. Our program prepares you to work in college and adult language programs in the United States or to work for college, adult, primary, or secondary school programs abroad.
Graduates of our program teach in a variety of settings, and particular emphasis is placed on the development and eval!uation of materials appropriate to the students at all levels of proficiency. As a result, many of our students and graduates have published extensively, developing new approaches and materials for a rapidly expanding field in education. Several of our TESOL graduates have also published their syllabus projects as textbooks.
In the TESOL program at Boston University, the course of study includes linguistic theory, applied English grammar, language acquisition, methodology of teaching English to speakers of other languages, computer-assisted language learning, and cross-cultural communication. In addition to coursework, you also complete a semester of supervised teaching in a field setting that matches your particular interests.
Program Fast Facts
Minimum Credit Requirement: 38 credits (36 for international students), view degree requirements and coursework information. Program Duration: 3 academic semesters. Duration for part-time study varies. Start Term: You may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer semester. Licensure: This program does not lead to licensure. Faculty Contact Information: Professor Steven J. Molinsky, tesol@bu.edu, 617-353-3233 Faculty Contact Information: Professor Marnie Reed, tesol@bu.edu, 617-353-1811 Graduate Admissions Contact Information: sedgrad@bu.edu, 617-353-4237
Attention Incoming TESOL Students
Wondering what classes to take as an incoming TESOL student? Download one of the PDFs below for courses, schedule and credit information on your program.
Schedule Options for TESOL: College and Adult
Schedule Options for TESOL International Students
정리하면 이렇습니다.
Two letters of reference (추천서)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (대학원 시험점수)
The TESOL program requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the iBT (100점 이상의 토플점수)
Statement of Qualifications and Objectives(학업계획서)
Essay (자기소개서)
Transcript (우수한 학부성적)
등이 기본적으로 필요한 부분들입니다. 특히, TESOL 과정의 경우에는 다른 대학원 전공보다 더 우수한 영어력이 필수입니다.
학위명
Master of Education in TESOL
제공학부
College of Education
입학조건
학사이상
등록비 $70
TOEFL PBT 600, IBT 100 이상 (최근 2년간)
Statement of Goals : 500~1000자 내외의 학업 계획서(입학 목적, TESOL program에서 관심 있는 분야, 졸업 후 계획)
추천서 2장 이상(자신을 잘 아는 지도 교수님), 재정보증서 (은행잔고)
영문 대학 성적 증명서 및 영문졸업증명서
특징
총 42학점을 이수해야 함
TESOL Certificate 프로그램을 시작해 테솔 석사 과정으로 transfer가 가능.
Certificate 과정에서의 16 credit이 석사과정으로 인정되어 추가로 5 코스만 수강하면 석사를 받을 수 있음
학부전공이 반드시 영어일 필요는 없음
언어학 이론, 영문법, 언어 습득, 티칭 스킬, 다문화간 커뮤니케이션 등에 대한 커리큘럼으로 구성