Program Description

The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) requires extensive study of linguistics and pedagogy, as well as actual teaching and/or tutoring experience with second-language students. The culminating experience of the MA TESOL Concentration is the comprehensive examination. The MA TESOL provides professional preparation and training in the theory and practice of teaching English to non-native speakers. The program is designed for graduate students who expect to teach in community college or secondary or adult education settings in the U.S. or in adult or university level courses overseas. The program is also preparation for the Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics.

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, including a 3.0 GPA in the final 60 units;

The following materials must also be submitted:

• Personal statement of no more than 300-500 words. The personal statement should discuss the applicant's interest in the program and the experiences (academic and non-academic) that have shaped this interest and prepared the applicant for graduate work in this field.
• Three confidentially submitted recommendation forms for all students (both California State University, Sacramento and other institutions). Students graduating from universities other than California State University, Sacramento, must also provide formal letters from their three recommenders in addition to the completed recommendation forms.
• A completed copy of the TESOL Supplemental Application found on the English Department website.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
7	7	7	7	7

Remarks:

• Score reporting required.
• Total 33 Credit course(Yearly fee given)
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $29,300.