College of Arts and Sciences
Department of English
www.kent.edu/english

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Christopher Roman | croman2@kent.edu | 330-672-1757
  Bee Viton | bviton@kent.edu | 330-672-1708
• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Fully Offered

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Terms

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer

Examples of Possible Careers*

Additional Careers

• Teacher educator
• Teacher supervisor
• Language program director
• Community college ESL instructor
• University ESL instructor
• Curriculum designer
• Educational materials writer/editor
• Language assessment writer/editor
• Educational consultant
• Language school instructor (in the US or abroad)
• Teacher of English as a foreign language
• Academic advisor

_*Note

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Description

The Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language is grounded in linguistic principles, language learning theory and empirical research on language learning and teaching. The program enables students to teach effectively in varied learning contexts. Students gain experience through a supervised practicum and have the opportunity to teach in a variety of English-as-a-second/foreign-language contexts. Graduates are prepared for international teaching and research, adult education, and advanced study in applied linguistics. literacy positions. 

The Teaching English as a Second Language major comprises the following optional concentration:

• The TESL Education concentration prepares students for P-12 school educators. Students' practicum takes place in area schools, and students prepare for the state licensure requirements.

Admission Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of different associated fields within teaching English as a second language, including linguistics, language acquisition, pedagogy and practice.
2. Demonstrate what knowledge of the field and disciplines making up teaching English as a second language.
3. Demonstrate skills in teaching.
4. Demonstrate understanding of different cultural norms and practices and the ability to accommodate teaching practices based on these differences.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements