(35 credits total)

The M.Ed. in TESOL is comprised of:

TESOL Specialization Courses
(3 credits each, 21 credits total)

• EDC 500 - Diversity in Educational Settings
• EDL 506 - Second Language Learning and Pedagogy
• EDL 507 - TESOL Instructional Methods & Materials
• EDL 508 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers
• EDL 509 - Evaluation and Assessment in TESOL
• EDL 510 - Pedagogical Grammar
• EST 573 - Practicum in TESOL

Core Education Course Topics
(14 credits total)

• EDB 601 - Educational Research
• EDB 604, 606, 608, 609 (Select 1) Social Foundations
• EDC 501, ALD 605, EDB 620, EDB 628 (Select 1) Human Development
• EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction

M.Ed. Exit requirement: Comprehensive examination, project or thesis

Practicum
(120 hours)
Students must complete a Teaching Practicum under the supervision of a certified TESOL mentor and a University professor. The practicum consists of 120 hours of observation and teaching in an English as a Second Language classroom in a variety of settings, depending on the interest of the candidate.

Practicum Waiver
Students may petition to waive the practicum requirement provided they have taught ESL for a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years. However, if granted, the student must substitute a three credit –hour course to meet the credit hour requirements

More information on Exit Requirements can be found in the Cleveland State University Graduate Catalog.