Adult Education: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Master of Education
The Master of Education in Adult Education with a TESOL emphasis is designed for educators who seek to prepare for or advance a career in serving adult learners in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs at colleges, independent agencies, and in organizational settings (including corporate training divisions, human resources, nonprofit and governmental agencies). The program prepares graduate for roles as instructors, curriculum developers, program designers, and/or training administrators. Classes build on a solid foundation in adult learning theory and program design, which includes a substantial emphasis on the use of technology to support learning and teaching in diverse multicultural environments in both online and in class.
Total Required Credits (47 Credits)
Core (30 Credits)
| EAD 505 | Adult Learning Theory | 6 |
| EAD 507 | Instructional Strategies for Adult Learners | 6 |
| EAD 523 | Instructional Technology and Online Education | 6 |
| EAD 527 | Program Design, Assessment and Evaluation | 6 |
| EAD 529 | Curriculum Development and Instructional Design | 6 |
Emphasis (14 Credits)
| TESOL 510 | Principles of Language Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| TESOL 525 | Methods of Teaching Language | 3 |
| TESOL 530 | Teaching Grammar | 3 |
| TESOL 540 | Strategies for Teaching the Four Language Skills | 3 |
| TESOL 580 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | 2 |
Internship (3 Credits)