Master of Education Concentration
In the Teaching of English as a
Second Language
(International Education Program)
The Master of Education with a concentration in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) is designed for teachers who are currently teaching overseas and who have a strong interest in second language related issues. It provides the theoretical and practical knowledge to be a competent and effective teacher of English as a Second/Foreign language. Courses are provided in an intensive format and require prior readings, pre-course and post-course assignments. The program of study culminates in a final portfolio. This program has no attachments such as licensure.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree form an accredited college or university. An applicant with a foreign degree must submit official transcripts.
The applicant must have a quality point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 10 courses is required for graduation. Each matriculated student is required to complete a portfolio at the end of the student’s final course.
Education Core Courses
14.991 Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice
14.998 Language Development and Communication
14.999 Research and Evaluation
TESL Concentration Courses
Language Structure: Phonetics and Morphology
Language Structure: Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics
61.913 Current Issues in Second Language Acquisition
61.924 Language planning and Multicultural Education
61.950 Reading/Writing For the Teaching of English as a Second Language
61.958 Language Teaching Methods, Techniques, and Assessment
61.966 Seminar in Applied Linguistics
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The degree program offers five required courses annually to coincide with administrative school closings as follows:
Easter break …………………… 1 course
June …………………………….. 2 courses
October…………………………. 1 course
December……………………… .. 1 course
GRADING SYSTEM
Framingham State College uses the following marking system:
Grade Quality Points
A………………………………………….. 4.0
A-………………………………..………. 3.7
B+…………………………………………. 3.3
B………………………………………….. 3.0
B- …………………………………………. 2.7
C+………………………………… ……… 2.3
C…………………………………… …….. 2.0
C- …………………………………………. 1.7
D………………………………………….. 1.0
D- …………………………………………. 0.7
E…………………………………………… 0.0
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Signed application form
Application Fee…. $100.00
500- Word typed essay on student’s philosophy of education
2 letters of recommendation in Sealed Envelopes
Official transcripts in Sealed Envelopes (if in Spanish, 1 original copy and translation)
