Program Description

The M.A. in TESOL program is designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in K-12 schools and in colleges/universities in the United States and abroad. Graduates of this master’s program will be eligible for the Michigan Department of Education’s ESL endorsement.

Why TESOL at WMU?

• Program completion leads to a Michigan ESL endorsement for teachers with initial teaching certificate.
• Provides a comprehensive program to meet the needs of culturally- and linguistically-diverse students in K-12 settings and colleges/universities based on current theory and research.
• Prepares educators to collaborate and engage in dialogue with content area and general education colleagues to better serve the academic and linguistic needs of ESL students.
• Equips educators with knowledge of effective instructional methodologies to address ESL students’ academic and linguistic needs.
• Develops educators who can analyze and modify instructional materials and assessments depending on students’ English proficiency.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• One-page statement explaining applicant’s interest in this master’s degree program.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given.
• 30 credit program(per credit cost USD $1,096).
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $30,760.
• Score reporting required.