Master of Arts (36 points)

The Applied Linguistics Program offers a 36-point Master of Arts degree.  Students will take a wide range of courses offered in Applied Linguistics and related areas, such as TESOL, that will provide breadth to their program.

 

Required courses:

 

• A&HL 4001              Sociolinguistics & Education (3)

 

• A&HL 4085              Pedagogical English grammar (3)

 

• A&HT 4077              TESOL Classroom Practices  (3)

 

• A&HL 4087              Introduction to second language acquisition (3)

 

• A&HL 4088              Second language assessment (3)

 

• A&HL 4101              Phonetics and phonology (3)

 

• A&HT 5380              Specialized practica for TESOL teachers (3)

    or 5383

 

One course from the following:

 

 

Required courses out-of-program (3 Teachers College courses of at least 2 points each: 6 points minimum) to be chosen with advisor’s approval.

 

Elective courses in TESOL or Applied Linguistics: Select from a variety of courses in TESOL or Applied Linguistics (6 points), to be chosen with faculty advisor’s approval.

 

Exit requirement: Final essay (to satisfy College requirement for integrative project).