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Overview
Primarily for teachers interested in working with culturally diverse students, the Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program at Furman University offers research-based strategies that help teachers make necessary modifications in instruction while promoting an inclusive environment. In order to add ESL licensure, the State Department of Education requires a student to have taken a minimum of six-semester hours of a second language, as well as earn a passing score on the appropriate PRAXIS II exam.
NOTE: a second language experience may be met by any one of the following:
- Six semester hours in courses in a single second language
- Completion of intensive language training by the Peace Corps, Foreign Service Institute, or Defense Language Institute
- Placement by the language department of an accredited institution in a course appropriate for the third semester of study or beyond in a foreign language
- Demonstration of second language proficiency as verified in writing by an official designated by the South Carolina State Department of Education for a language unavailable by an accredited institution
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts programs are designed primarily for certified teachers. Individuals seeking initial teacher certification will be required to complete undergraduate courses which will not apply toward the master’s degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistics and Measurement in Education
- Research in Education
- The Culture of Schooling in America
- Sociolinguistics for English Language Learners
- Principles and Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Teaching Teaching English View 1898 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the United States or a teacher education program recognized by the South Carolina Board of Education
- satisfactorily completed an accredited program of initial teacher certification
- a graduate admissions application, accompanied by a one-time, non-refundable application fee
- two professional recommendations and Dispositions Assessment Evaluation by persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching (e.g. principal, assistant principal, immediate supervisor)
- a copy of their current teaching certificate
- official transcripts from each higher education institution previously attended
Tuition Fee
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International
15120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
15120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Greenville
1083 - 1850 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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