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Overview
Program graduates will demonstrate skill in teaching all students; understanding of and ability to act on research; practice shaped by pedagogical content knowledge; and an ability to serve as a teacher leader.
Career Outcomes in TESOL
The master of arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the University of Kansas is designed to prepare the passionate educator to focus on fundamentals of curriculum and instruction, intercultural awareness and understanding language acquisition. This program prepares graduates to overcome challenges and make a difference in the lives of students. Most students admitted to the program already hold an initial teaching license. The program leads to both a master's degree and preparation for the PRAXIS exam required by the Kansas State Department of Education to add a licensure endorsement in TESOL. Potential position titles after graduation could include:
- ESOL teacher;
- classroom teacher; and
- community worker.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
- Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Second Language Acquisition for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Educators (TESOL)
- Intercultural Competence for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Educators (TESOL)
- Master's Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Teaching English View 212 other Masters in Teaching English in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited institution or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor’s degree requirements.
- Online application
- Resume or CV
- English translation of transcripts
Transcripts
- Statement of goals
- Financial document (international students only)
- Online letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
18473 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18473 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
18473 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18473 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
8002 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8002 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lawrence
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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