MA/TESL degree is designed to prepare professional and knowledgeable ESL teachers as well as language specialists who help students develop competencies for participating in a pluralistic world.
MA/TESL at Gonzaga University
The MA/TESL Program offers a program of studies and a practicum for students who are interested in the learning and teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The In addition to persons interested in pursuing TESL education preparation, current and future teachers of foreign languages are also invited to enroll in coursework dealing with language acquisition and language teaching methodology, which have broad applicability in a variety of settings.
Students in consultation with an advisor create individual programs of study. The program consists of 36 credit hours of course work, a minimum of three field-based experiences, a practicum, and a Master's thesis or project.
Theory and practice are integrated rather than sequenced. Courses and projects aim to provide authentic, holistic, and integrated opportunities to plan, teach, reflect, research, and lead in the schools, community, and at the university. Through these opportunities, students refine and develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to create equitable learning environments for the students and provide leadership in helping others to do so.
Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Students from other countries must have the equivalent of an American bachelor's degree. The undergraduate GPA should be at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants should also have two years of successful university-level instruction in a modern language, or other evidence of second language competence deemed satisfactory by the Program Director. This requirement is waived for students whose first language is not English. Students may be admitted without this language background, but they will be required to gain it while enrolled in the program.
Each applicant must submit the following materials to the MA/TESL Department:
(1) A completed MA/TESL Application Form and a non-refundable fee
(2) A written statement of purpose (in English) 750-1000 words addressing these three questions:1) What effect have experiences with people from other cultures had on your life, education and career choices?
2) a) In your opinion, what are some difficulties in learning a second language?b) What are some advantages of learning a second language?
3) Why do you want to attend Gonzaga University? What are your personal, educational and career goals? How will the Gonzaga University MA/TESL degree help you to achieve those goals?
(3) Two letters of recommendation sent directly from the recommending persons to the MA/TESL department using the official confidential recommendation form
(4) Two official transcripts from each college or university attended (International applicants must submit foreign transcripts in the original language and in English)
International students must also provide
(5) English language requirement: Official TOEFL score of at least 550 (80 ibt) if English is not the student's native language, and/or completion of Gonzaga's English as a Second Language program with a faculty recommendation. Please contact the English Language Center for more information: elc@gonzaga.edu.
(6) Completed Financial Declaration form with original supporting bank statements.
1. Required Courses (27 credits)
*MTSL 500 (400) Methods and Materials
for ESL Teachers 3 credits
MTSL 501 (401) Theory and Practice of Language Teaching 3 credits
MTSL 502 (402) Pedagogical Grammar 3 credits
*MTSL 504 (404)Theories of Comm. for ESL Teachers 3 credits
*MTSL 508 (408) Principles of Second
Language Acquisition 3 credits
MTSL 510 Testing and Evaluation
for ESL Teachers 3 credits
*MTSL 600 Research Perspectives in Second Language Education 3 credits
MTSL 602 Master's Research Thesis 3 credits
or
MTSL 604 Master's Research Project 3 credits
MTSL 680 MA/TESL Practicum 1-6 credits
Electives (9 Credits)
*MTSL 506 (406) Multicultural Curriculum Dev. 3 credits
MTSL 512 (312) Language & Cultural Identity 3 credits
MTSL 512 The Ethnographic Study of Non-native Communication and Learning 3 credits
*MTSL 514 (414) Research in Reading & Writing 3 credits
MTSL 516 Technology in Second Language Ed. 3 credits
MTSL 570 (Engl 570) History of the
English Language 3 credits
MTSL 518 (Comm 418) Communication
and Cultural Dissonance 3 credits
* Those courses that are asterisked are courses that fulfill the requirements necessary for a Washington State ESL endorsement.
Directors and Instructors
Director, International Student Programs & English Language Center:
Raymond Fadeley
Director of MA Graduate Program:
Dr. Mary Jeannot
Assistant Professors:
Dr. Mary Jeannot
Dr. Ron Harris
Marilyn Jackson Runyan
Instructors:
James Hunter
Martha Savage
Heidi Doolittle
Contact Information:
For an MA/TESL packet of information, contact:
Linda Olson
phone: (509) 323-6563
olsonl@gonzaga.edu
Please provide your full address
For specific questions related to MA/TESL coursework, contact:
Dr. Mary Jeannot
(509) 323-6559
jeannot@gonzaga.edu
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