The Applied Linguistics (AL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge to formulate, examine and resolve pedagogical and research questions related to language, language use, second language pedagogy, second language acquisition, second language assessment, language and technology, and TESOL adult and PK-12 education. The AL and TESOL Program helps students develop strategies grounded in theory, research, and practice, to teach second and foreign languages; develop curricula; and assess language performance in a wide variety of national and international contexts.
Areas of study include:
Linguistic analysis
Language use
Second language education
Language teacher education
Second language literacy
Second language acquisition
Second language assessment
Language and technology
More specifically, the major in Applied Linguistics (AL) provides students with a solid foundation for defining and resolving problems related to the nature of language, how it is used in educational and naturalistic contexts, and how it is taught, learned, and assessed, while the major in TESOL provides students with a solid foundation in the English language so educational questions related to the teaching, learning, and assessment of English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) may be understood, formulated, examined, and resolved.
Graduates from the AL and TESOL Program typically teach ESL or EFL in elementary or secondary schools, in colleges or universities, in language schools or institutes in the United States or abroad, or in businesses or international organizations. Others work for assessment companies such as ETS, Cambridge ESOL, or Pearson; for publishers; or for technology companies that produce ESL/EFL products. Still others work as language program administrators in educational settings. Finally, many graduates work as applied linguists or TESOL faculty or researchers in colleges and universities around the world.
As New York City offers one of the most diverse settings in the world for teaching ESL, the program collaborates with a number of schools in the city to provide students with opportunities to teach or do research. In addition, the AL and TESOL Program sponsors the Community Language Program (CLP), a program to teach ESL and foreign languages to adults. The CLP serves as an on-site language education lab in which students enrolled in the AL and TESOL Program teach the courses, help administer the program, supervise other teachers, run the placement exam, and conduct empirical inquiry. Some students have the opportunity to teach in the CLP’s TESOL Certificate Program or in the Language Program Management Certificate Program. For more information about the CLP, see the website at http://www.tc.columbia.edu/ communitylanguage/.
Points/Credits: 36
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Degree Requirements
The Applied Linguistics track offers a 36-point Master of Arts degree for students wishing to pursue research and other non-teaching pathways in applied linguistics. Through comprehensive and innovative coursework, hands-on experiences in our on-campus language school, and research projects, students will explore the theoretical and practical applications of applied linguistics. Students earning the Master of Arts degree have five types of requirements: (1) general courses, (2) track-specific courses, (3) elective courses within AL and TESOL, and (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) an exit project.
All course decisions must be made in consultation with the student's assigned faculty advisor. Students should choose elective and breadth courses that align with their career. Below are the track descriptions for the MA in Applied Linguistics.
General Courses (15 points):
A&HL 4000: Educational Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4085: Pedagogical English grammar (3)
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088: Second language assessment (3)
One language use course from the list below (for AL and TESOL General only):
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
Track-Specific Courses for the MA in AL (9 points):
A&HL 4077: TESOL classroom practices (3)
A&HL 5301: Practicum I: Integrated skills (3)
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
Elective Courses (6 points):
Elective courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (6 points):
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: SLA in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia community with advisor’s approval.
Breadth Out-of-Program Courses (6 points):
Breadth courses are classes offered outside of the AL/TESOL Program. Note that all breadth courses must be approved by your advisor.
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete a master’s degree project written on a research topic arising from course-related interests and subject to approval by an advisor (The advisor can be different from or the same as your assigned academic advisor). This project can be a review of literature on a scholarly topic or a practice motivated review of literature. It is normally completed at the beginning of the last semester of study. For more information, click here.
Students can normally expect to complete the M.A. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL in four semesters (i.e., two years).
Points/Credits: 37
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Certification:
Degree Requirements
The TESOL PK-12 Initial Certification track offers a 37-point Master of Arts degree in TESOL leading toward New York State Initial Teacher Certification. Students wishing to teach in a public school in a state other than New York are advised to consult the certification requirements for that state).
Candidates applying for initial teacher certification in New York will be required to fulfill NYSED’s Content Core requirements (see https://www.tc.columbia.edu/office-of-teacher-education/students/certification-requirements/initial-certification/ ). They will also be required to take and pass all required New York State certification exams for initial certification. For more information, please visit our Office of Teacher Education (OTE) website:
General Courses (12 points):
A&HL 4000: Educational linguistics (3)
A&HL 4085: Pedagogical English grammar (3)
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088: Second language assessment (3)
Track Specific Courses in TESOL, PK-12 (13 points):
A&HL 4076: TESOL methodologies for PK-6 (3)
A&HL 4171: TESOL methodologies for 7-12 (3)
A&HL 4185: Pedagogical approaches in the content areas for teachers of PK-12 ESL (3)
A&HL 4776: Supervised student teaching in TESOL: PK-6 (2)
A&HL 4777: Supervised student teaching in TESOL: 7-12 (2)
Elective Courses (3 points)
One elective course in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (3 points):
A&HL 4077: TESOL classroom practices (3)
A&HL 4090: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Tech-based language teaching and materials design (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching learning (3)
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language socialization (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language learning (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed SLA and assessment (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
Breadth Courses (9 points)
Foundations/breadth courses are intended to broaden students’ knowledge of the history of education, philosophies, and educational issues and practices beyond their particular area of concentration.
Foundations/breadth credits must be used to meet the New York State requirements within the following categories:
*Bilingual/bicultural education or urban education (3)
*Elementary and secondary education (3)
*Teaching students with learning disabilities (3)
Students must consult with their advisor when choosing their breadth courses.
Bilingual/bicultural education or foundations of education and urban education (3) :
A&HB 4020: Bilingualism and disabilities
A&HB 4021: Foundations of bilingual/bicultural education
A&HB 4024: Linguistics foundations of bilingual/bicultural education
A&HB 4075: Cross-cultural communication and classroom ecology
A&HB 4121: Bilingual/bicultural curriculum design
A&HH 4076: History of urban education
C&T 4078: Curriculum and teaching in urban areas
C&T 4501: Teaching and learning in the multicultural classroom
EDPS 4022: Sociology of urban education
ITSF 4060: Latinos in urban schools
Various topics courses in Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Elementary and secondary education (3)
A&HF 4090: Philosophies of education
A&HF 4091: Call to teach
A&HW 4036: The teaching of social studies
A&HW 5030: Diversity and the social studies curriculum
C&T 4124: Curriculum development in elementary education
C&T 4133: Learning and teaching in the intermediate reading and writing classroom
C&T 4141: Literature for older children
C&T 4151: Teaching of writing
C&T 5037: Literacy, culture, and the teaching of reading
HUDK 4022: Developmental psychology: Childhood
HUDK 4023: Developmental psychology: Adolescence
MSTC 4040: Science in childhood education
MSTC 4044: Biology curriculum and methods laboratory
MSTM 5010: Mathematics in elementary school
Teaching students with learning disabilities (3)
C&T 4000: Disability, exclusion, and schooling
C&T 4001: Differentiating instruction in inclusive classrooms
C&T 4046: Curriculum and instruction in secondary inclusive education
C&T 4047: Curriculum development in secondary inclusive education
C&T 4301: Formal assessment of exceptional students
C&T 5080: Access to full participation in schools
HBSE 4001: Teaching students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete a master’s degree project written on a research topic arising from course-related interests and subject to approval by an advisor. This project can be a review of literature on a scholarly topic or a practice motivated review of literature. It is normally completed at the beginning of the last semester of study. For more information, click here.
Points/Credits: 36
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Degree Requirements
The TESOL MA General track offers a 36-point Master of Arts degree for students planning to teach in any variety of settings, except in New York State public schools. Graduates typically take positions, such as teaching adults in community colleges, Intensive English Programs on four-year campuses, private schools with language programs, and jobs abroad. Through comprehensive and innovative coursework, hands-on experiences in our on-campus language school, and research projects, students explore the theories and practices of English language teaching to speakers of other languages.
Students earning the Masters of Arts degree have five types of requirements: (1) general courses,(2) track-specific courses, (3) elective courses within AL and TESOL, and (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) an exit project.
All course decisions must be made in consultation with the student's assigned faculty advisor. Students should choose elective and breadth courses that align with their career path. Below are the descriptions for the MA in TESOL General:
General Courses (15 points):
A&HL 4000: Educational linguistics (3)
A&HL 4085: Pedagogical English grammar (3)
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088: Second language assessment (3)
One language use course from the list below (for AL and TESOL General only):
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
Track-Specific Courses for the MA in TESOL (9 points):
A&HL 4077: TESOL classroom practices (3)
A&HL 5301: Practicum I: Integrated skills (3)
One course from the following:
A&HL 6301: Practicum II: Listening (3)
A&HL 6302: Practicum II: Speaking (3)
A&HL 6303: Practicum II: Reading (3)
A&HL 6304: Practicum II: Writing (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
Elective Courses (6 points):
Elective courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (6 points):
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: SLA in the classroom (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia community with advisor’s approval.
Breadth Out-of-Program Courses (6 points):
Breadth courses are Teachers College classes offered outside of the AL/TESOLProgram. Note that they must be approved by the assigned academic advisor. Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete a master’s degree project written on a research topic arising from their course-related interests and subject to approval by an advisor (The advisor can be different from or the same as your assigned academic advisor). This project can be a review of literature on a scholarly topic or a practice motivated review of literature or it can be an empirical paper. It is normally completed at the beginning of the last semester of study. For more information, click here.
Students can normally expect to complete the M.A. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL in four semesters (i.e., two years).
Points/Credits: 32
Entry Terms: Summer Only
Certification:
Degree Requirements
We offer a 32-point Master of Arts degree in TESOL leading toward New York State PK-12 Transitional B Initial Teacher Certification. The program is designed for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to transition into public school classrooms. Successful completion of this program of study leads to the M.A. degree and recommendation for New York State Initial Teacher Certification (grades PK-12). Students in this program balance full-time teaching in a NYCDOE school and graduate school coursework. They are supported in their program and teaching by the TESOL Program and the Peace Corps Fellows Program. Through comprehensive and innovative course work, hands-on experiences in New York City public schools, and research projects, Fellows explore the teaching and learning of English to PK-12 grade speakers of other languages.
In order to complete all degree requirements successfully, this program typically demands a minimum of two years, including summers. The first summer in the program includes intensive coursework and fieldwork to prepare students for their first year of teaching.
Candidates applying for initial certification in New York will be required to fulfill NYSED’s Content Core requirements for initial certification (see https://www.tc.columbia.edu/office-of-teacher-education/students/certification-requirements/initial-certification/ ). They will also be required to take and pass all required New York State exams for initial certification. For more information, please visit our OTE website: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/office-of-teacher-education/students/certification-requirements/certification-exams/
All courses must be passed with a grade of B- or above to count toward Initial New York State Certification.
General Courses (12 points):
A&HL 4000: Educational linguistics (3)
A&HL 4085: Pedagogical English grammar (3)
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088: Second language assessment (3)
Track Specific Courses in TESOL, PK-12 (14 points):
A&HL 4076: TESOL methodologies for PK-6 (3)
A&HL 4171: TESOL methodologies for 7-12 (3)
A&HL 4185: Pedagogical approaches in the content areas for teachers of PK-12 ESL (3)
A&HL 5207: Fieldwork in TESOL (2)
A&HL 5105: Classroom Discourse (or other TESOL/AL Elective) (3)
Breadth Courses (6 points)
C&T 4501: Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural, Multilingual Classroom (3)
C&T 4000: Disability, Exclusion and Schooling (3)
Required Exit Project
In addition to course requirements, students must complete a master’s degree project written on a research topic arising from their course-related interests and subject to approval by an advisor. This project can be a review of literature on a scholarly topic or a practice motivated review of literature review, and is normally completed at the beginning of the last semester of study. For more information, click here.
Points/Credits: 45-46
Entry Terms: Summer/Fall
Certification:
Degree Requirements
The dual certification MA in English Education and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an innovative new program that responds to a growing need for dually certified teachers. The program leads to a PK-12 Initial New York State Teacher Certification in TESOL and a secondary certification (7-12) in English Education. Students complete 45-46 credits of coursework over two academic years, including two semesters (Fall and Spring) of student teaching.
Students work with leading researchers and practitioners in the fields of English Education and TESOL through comprehensive and innovative coursework and research projects. In addition, students are mentored by experienced teachers during their two semesters of student teaching in the New York City school system. While students will graduate with two separate teacher certifications, the purpose of the dual certification program is to explore the intersections between the teaching of English and TESOL; we examine both the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching secondary English and TESOL simultaneously.
Candidates applying for initial certification in New York will be required to fulfill NYSED’s Content Core requirements for initial certification (see https://www.tc.columbia.edu/office-of-teacher-education/students/certification-requirements/initial-certification/ ). They will also be required to take and pass all required New York State exams for initial certification. For more information, please visit our Office of Teacher Education (OTE) website:
Core Courses (29 points):
A&HL 4000 Educational Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4076 PreK-6 Methods (3)
A&HL 4085 Pedagogical English Grammar (3)
A&HL 4087 Second Language Acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088 Second Language Assessment (3)
A&HL 4185 Pedagogical Approaches to Content Methods (3)
A&HE 4057 English Methods (3)
A&HE 4058 Teaching of Reading (3)
A&HE 4151 Teaching of Writing (3)
A&HE 5518 Teaching of English in Diverse Social and Cultural Contexts (2)
Literature Course (3 points):
Students choose one of the following courses:
A&HE 4050 Literature & Teaching
A&HE 4051 Critical Approaches
A&HE 4052 Adolescent Literature
A&HE 4053 Cultural Perspectives
A&HE 4056 Feminist Perspectives
A&HE 4100 Teaching of Drama & Theater
A&HE 4561 Teaching Narrative and Story
Student Teaching Courses (6 points):
A&HC 4750 Supervised Teaching Phase I 3 credits
A&HC 4751 Supervised Teaching Phase II 3 credits
Foundations/Breadth Courses (6-7 points)
Foundations/breadth courses are intended to broaden students’ knowledge of the history of education, philosophies of education, and educational issues and practices beyond their particular area of concentration. All students must take at least 6 points of such courses (courses in Teachers College not designated “A&HE,” “A&HL” or “A&HC”) in close consultation with their advisors and with the TC Office of Teacher Education.
Foundations/breadth credits must be used to meet the New York State requirements within the following categories:*
Special Education (3)
History/Philosophy of Education (2-3)
Human Development/Psychology (2-3)
Each term, the program will issue a list of courses across the college offered within each of the three categories above from which students may choose. These courses may be taken as pass/fail.
*If any of these requirements has been met through previous college-level coursework, the students would adjust points within the other two courses accordingly for a total of no fewer than 6 points. Students will make these adjustments in consultation with their advisor.
Exit Project (1 point):
A&HE 5590 Master’s Seminar 1 credit
Students complete a master’s degree project written on a research topic arising from course-related interests and subject to approval by their assigned advisor. This project can be a review of literature on a scholarly topic or a teacher inquiry project. It is normally completed during the penultimate semester of study. The Master’s Seminar supports the completion of this project.
Student Teaching
Students in the 45-46 point TESOL/Teaching of English program have two separate semesters of student teaching. As specified by New York State in the requirements for 7-12 ELA Initial Certification, one of these experiences is in a middle school and the other is in a high school. Most placements are made in urban public schools in New York City. Commuting to one of the outer boroughs should be expected. In each student-teaching semester, student teachers will be placed in classrooms in which both TESOL and English Language Arts are taught.
Student teaching experiences differ by semester. In the first (Phase 1) semester, the cooperating teacher has primary responsibility for designing the curriculum. While students do not have the major responsibility for designing or organizing the course of instruction, they are active participants in the classroom and school communities.
Although the Phase 1 experience varies, students are engaged in observation, group work with students, conferencing, and teaching. Later, toward the end of the Phase 1 experience, at a time mutually agreeable to both cooperating teacher and student teacher, the student teacher is expected to assume full responsibility for one class.
During Phase 2 of student teaching, student teachers are immersed in teaching, responsible for planning and conducting two classes, assessing student work, and participating as faculty members in the life of their school.
In addition to these student teaching placements, students will complete 50 hours of observation on the PK-6 level as part of the A&HL 4076 PreK-6 Methods course.
Points/Credits: 46
Entry Terms: Spring/Summer
Certification:
Degree Requirements
In collaboration with Teaching Residents at Teachers College (TR@TC), we are offering a dual initial certification program in TESOL and another subject. After graduation, residents pledge to teach in local high-needs public schools. For more information, including funding, please visit the TR@TC website: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/teachingresidents/
Candidates applying for initial teacher certification in New York will be required to take and pass all required New York State non-curricular exams for initial teacher certification. For more information, please visit our Office of Teacher Education (OTE) website:
See the TR@TC office for information https://www.tc.columbia.edu/teachingresidents/
Points/Credits: 60
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Degree Requirements
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL Program offers a Master of Education degree with four areas of specialization in Applied Linguistics or TESOL: language use, second language acquisition, second language assessment, and language and technology. The EdM is an articulated Master’s degree, 30 points beyond the M.A. level. Please refer to the Area of Specialization descriptions below for detailed curriculum information. Note that students' official major will be Applied Linguistics orTESOL (i.e., their areas of specialization will not appear on the student academic record). Students can expect to complete the Ed.M. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL in one to three years depending on their full-time or part-time status. Students receiving an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at Teachers College can usually finish earlier.
The Ed.M. program typically attracts two kinds of students: a) those who have already received an M.A. in a related field of study and who wish to further their professional development in order to augment their practice in the field; and b) those who have already received an M.A. in a related field of study and who wish to ultimately pursue a doctorate degree.
The Ed.M. curriculum has six types of requirements: (1) prerequisites and/or transfer courses, (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) research methods and statistics/measurement courses, (5) breadth courses, and (6) an Ed.M. exit project. All course decisions must be made in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.
Students across all areas of specialization are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits of elective courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Students must also complete an exit project outside of their coursework.
Students with an M.A. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL from Teachers College may use up to 36 credits of their M.A. course work toward their Ed.M. program, provided these courses are approved by their faculty advisor. Students with an M.A. from other accredited institutions, or those who completed their M.A. at TC but outside of the Applied Linguistics and TESOL Program may transfer up to 30 credits, subject to the approval of the faculty advisor.
Prerequisite and/or Transfer Courses for All Areas of Specialization (15 points):
A&HL 4000: Educational linguistics (3)
A&HL 4085: Pedagogical English grammar (3)
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088: Second language assessment (3)
One course from the following:
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
Detailed requirements for specialization-specific courses, elective courses, research methods and statistics courses, and breadth courses are given below.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; Second Language Acquisition Area of Specialization)
The second language acquisition area of specialization requires 60 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credits earned under the auspices of Teachers College.
Prerequisite or Transfer Courses (15 points; see above).
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 5008: Learner language analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
Various topics courses (3)
Research Methods and Statistics (6 points):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
One course from the following:
C&T 5502: Introduction to qualitative research (3)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
Elective (9 points)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6090: Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
(Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia University community with advisor’s approval.)
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
BBS 5068: Brain and behavior I (2)
BBS 5069: Brain and behavior II (2)
HBSK 4074: Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HBSK 5096: Psychology of memory (2-3)
HUDK 4015: Psychology of thinking (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
HUDK 5025: Spatial thinking (2-3)
HUDK 5029: Personality development and socialization across the lifespan (2-3)
HUDK 5030: Visual explanations (2-3)
HUDK 5090: Psychology of language and reading (2-3)
MSTU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Exit Project:
In addition to fulfilling the above course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and with advisor’s approval. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirical paper, normally completed during the last semester of study.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; 2nd Lang. Assessment Area of Specialization)
The second language assessment area of focus requires 60 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credits completed under the auspices of Teachers College.
Prerequisite or Transfer Courses (15 points):
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 5512: Historical changes in language testing research (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Two courses from the following:
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089 : Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6000 : Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for L2 testing research (3)
A&HL 6407: Internship in applied linguistics and TESOL: Assessment lab (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses:
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3) and
One course from the following:
A&HL 5199: Issues in Statistics for Applied Linguistics Research
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
The HUDM courses may also fulfill the Breadth requirement.
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (2-3)
HBSK 4074: Reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
MSTU 4036: Hypermedia and education (2-3)
MSTU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and with advisor’s approval. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirically-based paper. It is normally completed during the last semester of study.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; Language Use Area of Specialization)
The degree requires 60 graduate points beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 points taken under the auspices of Teachers College. The Ed.M. may serve as continued professional development or as groundwork for future doctoral studies in Applied Linguistics or TESOL. For the focus on language use, students will complete the following requirements:
Prerequisite and/or Transfer Courses for All areas of Specialization (15 points): See above.
Area of Specialization-Specific Courses in Language Use (9 points):
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language Socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
Various topics courses in discourse (3)
Research Methods and Statistics for Language Use (6 points) (Must have advisor’s written approval):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3) and
One course from the following:
A&HL 5199.001: Issues in Statistics for Applied Linguistics Research
OR
(HUDM courses)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
ITSF 5000: Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
Additional courses chosen with advisor's approval
Recommended Elective Courses for the Language Use Area of Specialization (Must have advisor’s written approval)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5090 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Various topic courses (3)
A&HL 6090: Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Required Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points total, chosen with advisor's approval). Below is just a sample:
ITSF 5003: Communication and Culture (2-3)
ITSF 5016: Ethnography of education (2-3)
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Applied Linguistics or TESOL Language & Technology Area of Specialization is designed to help students prepare for academic research and career opportunities at the intersection of linguistics and technology. Students will learn the skills needed to participate in research, development, and evaluation of friendly, pedagogical artificial intelligent (AI) applications in Applied Linguistics.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; Language & Technology Area of Specialization)
The language & technology area of focus requires 60 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credits completed under the auspices of Teachers College.
Prerequisite or Transfer Courses (9 points):
Specialization-Specific Courses (9 points):
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and materials design (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses:
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3) and
One course from the following:
A&HL 5199: Issues in Statistics for Applied Linguistics Research
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
Recommended Elective Courses for the Language & Technology Area of Specialization (Must have advisor’s written approval)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDK 4005: Equity, Ethical, and Social Issues in Educational Technology (3)
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers (3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (3)
MSTU 4040: Mobile Learning (3)
HDUK 4050: Core methods in educational data mining (3)
HUDK 4051: Learning analytics: process and theory (3)
HUDK 4052: Data, Learning, and Society (3)
HUDK 4054: Managing education data (3)
MSTU 4083: Instructional Design of Educational Technology (3)
MSTU 5000: Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality and Games as Learning Tools (3)
ORLA 6541: Applied Data Science in Organizations and Leadership (3)
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and with advisor’s approval. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirically-based paper. It is normally completed during the last semester of study.
Students can normally expect to complete an EdM. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL in four semesters (i.e., two years) depending on transfer credits.
Points/Credits: 60
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Degree Requirements
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL Program offers a Master of Education degree with four Areas of Specialization in Applied Linguistics or TESOL: language use, second language acquisition, second language assessment, and language and technology. The EdM is an articulated master’s degree, 30 points beyond the M.A. level. Please refer to the Area of Specialization descriptions below for detailed curriculum information. Note that students' official major will be Applied Linguistics or TESOL. Students can expect to complete the Ed.M. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL in one to three years depending on their full-time or part-time status. Students receiving an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at Teachers College can usually finish earlier.
The Ed.M. program typically attracts two kinds of students: a) those who have already received an M.A. in a related field of study and who wish to further their professional development in order to augment their practice in the field; and b) those who have already received an M.A. in a related field of study and who wish to ultimately pursue a doctorate.
The Ed.M. curriculum has six types of requirements: (1) prerequisites and/or transfer courses, (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) research methods and statistics/measurement courses, (5) breadth courses, and (6) an Ed.M. exit project. All course decisions must be made in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.
Students across all areas of specialization are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits of elective courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Students must also complete an exit project outside of their coursework.
Students with an M.A. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL from Teachers College may use up to 36 credits of their M.A. course work toward their Ed.M. program, provided these courses are approved by their faculty advisor. Students with an M.A. from other accredited institutions or who completed their M.A. at TC but outside of the Applied Linguistics and TESOL Program may transfer up to 30 credits, subject to the approval of the faculty advisor.
Prerequisite and/or Transfer Courses for all Areas of Specialization (15 points):
A&HL 4000: Educational linguistics (3)
A&HL 4085: Pedagogical English grammar (3)
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 4088: Second language assessment (3)
One course from the following:
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
Detailed requirements for specialization-specific courses, elective courses, research methods and statistics courses, and breadth courses are given below.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; Second Language Acquisition Area of Specialization)
The second language acquisition area of specialization requires 60 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credits earned under the auspices of Teachers College.
Prerequisite or Transfer Courses (15 points; see above).
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 5008: Learner language analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
Various topics courses (3)
Research Methods and Statistics (6 points):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
One course from the following:
C&T 5502: Introduction to qualitative research (3)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
Elective (9 points):
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 4001: Sociolinguistics and education (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6090: Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
(Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia community with advisor’s approval.)
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
BBS 5068: Brain and behavior I (2)
BBS 5069: Brain and behavior II (2)
HBSK 4074: Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HBSK 5096: Psychology of memory (2-3)
HUDK 4015: Psychology of thinking (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
HUDK 5025: Spatial thinking (2-3)
HUDK 5029: Personality development and socialization across the lifespan (2-3)
HUDK 5030: Visual explanations (2-3)
HUDK 5090: Psychology of language and reading (2-3)
MSTU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Exit Project:
In addition to fulfilling the above course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M. project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and with advisor’s approval. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirical paper, normally completed during the last semester of study.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; 2nd Lang. Assessment Area of Specialization)
The second language assessment area of focus requires 60 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credits completed under the auspices of Teachers College.
Prerequisite or Transfer Courses (15 points; see above).
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 5512: Historical changes in language testing research (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Two courses from the following:
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for L2 testing research (3)
A&HL 6407: Internship in applied linguistics and TESOL: Assessment lab (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (6 points):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3) and
One course from the following:
A&HL 5199: Issues in Statistics for Applied Linguistics Research
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
The HUDM courses may also fulfill the Breadth requirement.
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (2-3)
HBSK 4074: Reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
MSTU 4036: Hypermedia and education (2-3)
MSTU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and with advisor’s approval. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirically-based paper. It is normally completed during the last semester of study.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; Language Use Area of Specialization)
The degree requires 60 graduate points beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 points taken under the auspices of Teachers College. The Ed.M. may serve as continued professional development or as groundwork for future doctoral studies in Applied Linguistics or TESOL. For the focus on language use, students will complete the following requirements:
Prerequisite and/or Transfer Courses for All areas of Specialization (15 points): See above.
Area of Specialization-Specific Courses in Language Use (9 points):
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language Socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
Various topics courses in discourse (3)
Research Methods and Statistics for Language Use (6 points) (Must have advisor’s written approval):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3) and
One course from the following:
(HUDM courses)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
ITSF 5000: Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
Additional courses chosen with advisor's approval
Recommended Elective Courses for the Language Use Area of Specialization (Must have advisor’s written approval)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Various topic courses (3)
A&HL 6090 Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Required Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points total, chosen with advisor's approval). Below is just a sample:
ITSF 5003: Communication and Culture (2-3)
ITSF 5016: Ethnography of education (2-3)
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and subject to approval by their assigned advisor. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirically-based paper. It is normally completed during the last semester of study.
Master of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (60 pts; Language & Technology Area of Specialization)
The language & technology area of focus requires 60 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credits completed under the auspices of Teachers College.
Prerequisite or Transfer Courses (9 points):
Specialization-Specific Courses (9 points):
A&HL 4090; Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011; Technology-based language teaching and materials design (3)
A&HL 5090; Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses:
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3) and
One course from the following:
A&HL 5199: Issues in Statistics for Applied Linguistics Research
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
Recommended Elective Courses for the Language & Technology Area of Specialization (Must have advisor’s written approval)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDK 4005: Equity, Ethical, and Social Issues in Educational Technology (3)
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers (3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (3)
MSTU 4040: Mobile Learning (3)
HDUK 4050: Core methods in educational data mining (3)
HUDK 4051: Learning analytics: process and theory (3)
HUDK 4052: Data, Learning, and Society (3)
HUDK 4054: Managing education data (3)
MSTU 4083:Instructional Design of Educational Technology (3)
MSTU 5000: Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality and Games as Learning Tools (3)
ORLA 6541: Applied Data Science in Organizations and Leadership (3)
Exit Project:
In addition to course requirements, students must complete an Ed.M project on a research topic arising from course-related interests and with advisor’s approval. This project can be a 25-page review of literature on a scholarly topic or it can be an empirically-based paper. It is normally completed during the last semester of study.
Students can normally expect to complete an EdM. in Applied Linguistics or TESOL in four semesters (i.e., two years) depending on transfer credits.
Points/Credits: 90
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Degree Requirements
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL Program offers a Doctor of Education degree with four areas of specialization: language use, second language acquisition, second language assessment, and language and technology. Please see the descriptions for each of these areas of specialization below.
Students who did not receive their M.A. or Ed.M. from Teachers College will be expected to complete all the required courses or their equivalent for the M.A./Ed.M programs in Applied Linguistics or TESOL at Teachers College.
Doctoral students have five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements, (2) area of specialization course requirements, (3) elective courses, (4) required out-of-program breadth courses, (5) research and statistics courses. All course decisions must be made in consultation with the faculty advisor.
Transfer Courses (45 or 60 points):
Students with an M.A. or Ed.M. from Teachers College can use up to 60 prior TC credits toward their Ed.D. program. Students from other institutions may be eligible to transfer up to 45 points from previous graduate study at an accredited institution. All credits transferred must be from coursework relevant to the degree program enrolled in, and any transfer of credits must meet the approval of the student's faculty advisor.
Candidacy Requirements for All Ed.D. Students (Minimum 15 points; courses may be taken several times):
A&HL 5507: Research paper in applied linguistics (3)
A&HL 6507-A: Doctoral seminar in applied linguistics (3) (Closed-Book Certification Exam)
A&HL 6507-B: Doctoral seminar in applied linguistics (3) (Qualifying Paper/Pilot Study)
A&HL 7507: Dissertation seminar in applied linguistics (3) (Dissertation Proposal)
A&HL 8907: Dissertation advisement in TESOL and applied linguistics (0) (Dissertation Submission)
When doctoral students reach approximately 50 points in the program and have been at Teachers College for at least one year, they may register for a doctoral seminar every semester pending advisor’s approval.
Doctoral preparation involves four successive stages:
Developing a critical understanding of the research literature in a given area (5500 Research Paper; 6500 Part A: Certification Exam)
Conceptualizing and carrying out a pilot study in the area of inquiry (6500 Part B: Qualifying Paper)
Writing a dissertation proposal in the area of inquiry (Dissertation Proposal)
Carrying out the study and writing the dissertation (Dissertation Submission)
Doctoral students are required to demonstrate research preparedness in a substantive area by passing the research paper at the 5500 level, the certification exam and pilot study at the 6500 level, the dissertation proposal at the 7500 level, and the completed dissertation at the 8000 level. Students are expected to make steady and continuous progress toward the degree. Students who fail to make timely progress may be asked to leave the program. Timely progress will be determined by the program faculty.
Students who receive less than a B+ on the 5500 paper will be terminated from the doctoral program, and will receive an Ed.M degree. if their 5500 paper is of acceptable quality. Students may retake 6500 part A or B one time. If students do not pass the proposal or the proposal defense, they will be asked to leave the program. In the event of a failed dissertation defense, faculty may petition the Ed.D committee to permit one additional retake, if extraordinary circumstances apply.
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; The Second Language Acquisition Area of Specialization)
The second language acquisition area of specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses (3) elective courses, (4) required out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 4087 Introduction to second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 5008 Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087 Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 5097 Task-based Language Teaching (3)
A&HL 6087 Advanced second language acquisition (3)
Various topics courses (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (12 points):
A&HL 5575 Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
Three courses from the following:
A&HL 6000 Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040 Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060 Generalizability theory for second language testing (3)
A&HL 6089 Second language performance assessment (3)
C&T 5502 Introduction to qualitative research in curriculum and teaching (3)
HUDM 4050 Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122 Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122 Applied regression analysis (3)
HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
ITSF 4092 Qualitative research and evaluation in international education (3)
ITSF 5000 Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
ITSF 5001 Ethnography and participant observation: Structural and interpretive analysis (3)
ITSF 5002 Ethnography and participant observation: Comparative and qualitative analysis (3)
ORLJ 4009 Understanding behavioral research (3)
Elective courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (9 points):
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists (3)
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Out-of-program breadth courses (6 points):
BBS 5068 Brain and behavior I (2)
BBS 5069 Brain and behavior II (2)
HBSK 4074 Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HBSK 5096 Psychology of memory (2-3)
HUDK 4015 Psychology of thinking (2-3)
HUDK 4029 Human cognition and learning (2-3)
HUDK 4035 Technology and human development (2-3)
HUDK 4080 Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5021 Personality development and socialization in childhood (2-3)
HUDK 5023 Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024 Language development (2-3)
HUDK 5025 Spatial thinking (2-3)
HUDK 5029 Personality development and socialization across the lifespan (2-3)
HUDK 5030 Visual explanations (2-3)
HUDK 5039 Design of intelligent learning environments (2-3)
HUDK 5090 Psychology of language and reading (2-3)
MSTU 4133 Cognition and computers (2-3)
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above)
Candidacy Requirements (15 points; see above)
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; The Second Assessment Area of Specialization)
The second language assessment area of specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 5512: Historical changes in language testing research (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
Three courses from the following:
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6000 : Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for L2 testing research (3)
A&HL 6407: Internship in applied linguistics and TESOL: Assessment lab (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (6 points):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
One or more from the following depending on the dissertation topic:
HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
HUDM 5124 Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)
HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
HUDM 6051 Psychometric theory I (3)
HUDM 6052 Psychometric theory II (3)
HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)
HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
HUDM 6123 Multivariate analysis II (3)
The HUDM courses can also be counted as Breadth Courses (see below).
Elective Courses (9 points):
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists (3)
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia community with advisor’s approval.
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):.
HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
HUDM 5124 Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)
HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
HUDM 6051 Psychometric theory I (3)
HUDM 6052 Psychometric theory II (3)
HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)
HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
HUDM 6123 Multivariate analysis II (3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (2-3)
HUDK 4074: Reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
MSTU 4036: Hypermedia and education (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above)
Candidacy Requirements (15 points, see above)
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; The Language Use Area of Specialization)
The language use Area of Specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate points beyond the bachelor's degree. This Area of Specialization has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) Area of Specialization course requirements, (3) elective courses, (4) required out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Area of Specialization Requirements for Language Use (9 points):
A&HL 4020 Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 4104 Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105 Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106 Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5105 Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106 Language Socialization (3)
A&HL 6031 Advanced conversation analysis (3)
Various topics courses (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Requirements for Language Use (6 points minimum):
To ensure that students have the skills to do scholarly research in an Area of Specialization, they are required to take a minimum of 6 points in research methods, statistics, and measurement. Depending on the type of dissertation, they may be asked to take additional courses in linguistic analysis, qualitative methods, or quantitative methods.
A&HL 5575 Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
One course from the following:
HUDM 4122 Probability and statistical inference (3)
ITSF 5000 Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
Additional courses chosen with advisor's approval
Elective Courses (Must have advisor’s written approval)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5090 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Various topic courses (3)
A&HL 6090 Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points total, chosen with advisor's approval). Below is just a sample:
ITSF 5003: Communication and Culture (3)
ITSF 5016: Ethnography of education (3)
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points; see above) Candidacy Requirements (15 points; see above)
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Applied Linguistics or TESOL Language & Technology Area of Specialization is designed to help students prepare for academic research and career opportunities at the intersection of linguistics and technology. Students will learn the skills needed to participate in research, development, and evaluation of friendly, pedagogical artificial intelligent (AI) applications in Applied Linguistics.
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; The Language & Technology Area of Specialization)
The language & technology area of specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Specialization-Specific Courses (9 points):
A&HL 4090 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011 Technology-based language teaching and materials design (3)
A&HL 5090 Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (6 points):
A&HL 5575 :Research Literacy in AL and TESOL
HUDM 4050: Introduction to Measurement
HUDM 4122: Probability and Statistical Inference
HUDM 5122: Applied Regression Analysis
HUDM 5123: Linear Models and Experimental Design
HUDM 5124: Multidimensional Scaling and Clustering
HUDM 6030: Multilevel and Longitudinal Data Analysis
HUDM 6051: Psychometric Theory I
HUDM 6052: Psychometric Theory II
HUDM 6055: Latent Structure Analysis
ORLA 6641: Advanced Research Methods and Design
Elective Courses (9 points):
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia University community with advisor’s approval.
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDK 4005: Equity, Ethical, and Social Issues in Educational Technology
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development
MSTU 4040: Mobile Learning
HDUK 4050: Core methods in educational data mining
HUDK 4051: Learning analytics: process and theory
HUDK 4052: Data, Learning, and Society
HUDK 4054: Managing education data
MSTU 4083:Instructional Design of Educational Technology
MSTU 5000: Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality and Games as Learning Tools
ORLA 6541: Applied Data Science in Organizations and Leadership
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above) Candidacy Requirements (15 points, see above)
Points/Credits: 90
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Degree Requirements
The Applied Linguistics and TESOL Program offers a Doctor of Education degree with fourAreas of Specialization: language use, second language acquisition, second language assessment, and language and technology. Please see the descriptions for each of these Areas of Specialization below.
Students who did not receive their M.A. or Ed.M. from Teachers College will be expected to complete all the required courses or their equivalent for the M.A./Ed.M programs in Applied Linguistics or TESOL at Teachers College.
Doctoral students have five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements, (2) Area of Specialization course requirements, (3) elective courses, (4) required out-of-program breadth courses, (5) research and statistics courses. All course decisions must be made in consultation with the faculty advisor.
Transfer Courses (45 or 60 points):
Students with an M.A. or Ed.M. from Teachers College can use up to 60 prior TC credits toward their Ed.D. program. Students from other institutions may be eligible to transfer up to 45 points from previous graduate study at an accredited institution. All points transferred must be from coursework relevant to the degree program enrolled in, and any transfer of credits must meet the approval of the student's faculty advisor.
Candidacy Requirements for All Ed.D. Students (Minimum 15 points; courses may be taken several times):
A&HL 5507: Research paper in applied linguistics (3)
A&HL 6507-A: Doctoral seminar in applied linguistics (3) (Closed-Book Certification Exam)
A&HL 6507-B: Doctoral seminar in applied linguistics (3) (Qualifying Paper/Pilot Study)
A&HL 7507: Dissertation seminar in applied linguistics (3) (Dissertation Proposal)
A&HL 8907: Dissertation advisement in TESOL and applied linguistics (0) (Dissertation Submission)
When doctoral students reach approximately 50 points in the program and have been at Teachers College for at least one year, they may register for a doctoral seminar every semester pending advisor’s approval.
Doctoral preparation involves four successive stages:
Developing a critical understanding of the research literature in a given area (5500 Research Paper; 6500 Part A: Certification Exam)
Conceptualizing and carrying out a pilot study in the area of inquiry (6500 Part B: Qualifying Paper)
Writing a dissertation proposal in the area of inquiry (Dissertation Proposal)
Carrying out the study and writing the dissertation (Dissertation Submission)
Doctoral students are required to demonstrate research preparedness in a substantive area by passing the research paper at the 5500 level; the certification exam and pilot study at the 6500 level; the dissertation proposal at the 7500 level; and the completed dissertation at the 8000 level. Students are expected to make steady and continuous progress toward the degree. Students who fail to make timely progress may be asked to leave the program. Timely progress will be determined by the program faculty.
Students who receive less than a B+ on the 5500 paper will be terminated from the doctoral program, and will receive an Ed.M. degree if their 5500 paper is of acceptable quality. Students may retake 6500 part A or B one time. If students do not pass the proposal or the proposal defense, they will be asked to leave the program. In the event of a failed dissertation defense, faculty may petition the Ed.D committee to permit one additional retake, if extraordinary circumstances apply.
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; Second Language Acquisition Area of Specialization)
The second language acquisition area of specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 4087: Introduction to second language acquisition
A&HL 5008: Learner language analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 5097: Task-based Language teaching (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
Various topics courses (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (12 points):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
Three courses from the following:
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language testing (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
C&T 5502: Introduction to qualitative research in curriculum and teaching (3)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
HUDM 5123: Linear models and experimental design (3)
ITSF 4092: Qualitative research and evaluation in international education (3)
ITSF 5000: Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
ITSF 5001: Ethnography and participant observation: Structural and interpretive analysis (3)
ITSF 5002: Ethnography and participant observation: Comparative and qualitative analysis (3)
ORLJ 4009: Understanding behavioral research (3)
Elective courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (9 points):
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists (3)
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Out-of-program breadth courses (6 points of any combination):
BBS 5068: Brain and behavior I (2)
BBS 5069: Brain and behavior II (2)
HBSK 4074: Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HBSK 5096: Psychology of memory (2-3)
HUDK 4015: Psychology of thinking (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Human cognition and learning (2-3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5021: Personality development and socialization in childhood (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
HUDK 5025: Spatial thinking (2-3)
HUDK 5029: Personality development and socialization across the lifespan (2-3)
HUDK 5030: Visual explanations (2-3)
HUDK 5039: Design of intelligent learning environments (2-3)
HUDK 5090: Psychology of language and reading (2-3)
MSTU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above)
Candidacy Requirements (15 points, see above)
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; 2nd Lang. Assessment Area of Specialization)
The second language assessment area of specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):
A&HL 5512: Historical changes in language testing research (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
Three courses from the following:
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6000 : Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for L2 testing research (3)
A&HL 6407: Internship in applied linguistics and TESOL: Assessment lab (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (6 points):
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
One or more from the following depending on the dissertation topic:
HUDM 5123: Linear models and experimental design (3)
HUDM 5124: Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)
HUDM 6030: Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
HUDM 6051: Psychometric theory I (3)
HUDM 6052: Psychometric theory II (3)
HUDM 6055: Latent structure analysis (3)
HUDM 6122: Multivariate analysis I (3)
HUDM 6123: Multivariate analysis II (3)
The HUDM courses can also be counted as Breadth Courses (see below).
Elective Courses in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (9 points):
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia University community with advisor’s approval.
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDM 5123: Linear models and experimental design (3)
HUDM 5124: Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)
HUDM 6030: Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
HUDM 6051: Psychometric theory I (3)
HUDM 6052: Psychometric theory II (3)
HUDM 6055: Latent structure analysis (3)
HUDM 6122: Multivariate analysis I (3)
HUDM 6123: Multivariate analysis II (3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (2-3)
HUDK 4074: Reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
MSTU 4036: Hypermedia and education (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above)
Candidacy Requirements (15 points, see above)
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; Language Use Area of Specialization)
The language use Area of Specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate points beyond the bachelor's degree. This Area of Specialization has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) Area of Specialization course requirements, (3) elective courses, (4) required out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Area of Specialization Requirements for Language Use (9 points):
A&HL 4020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106: Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106: Language Socialization (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
Various topics courses (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Requirements for Language Use (6 points minimum):
To ensure that students have the skills to do scholarly research in an Area of Specialization, they are required to take a minimum of 6 points in research methods, statistics, and measurement. Depending on the type of dissertation, they may be asked to take additional courses in linguistic analysis, qualitative methods, or quantitative methods.
A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
One course from the following:
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
ITSF 5000: Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
Additional courses chosen with advisor's approval
Elective Courses (Must have advisor’s written approval)
A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Various topic courses (3)
A&HL 6090 Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points total, chosen with advisor's approval). Below is just a sample:
ITSF 5003: Communication and Culture (3)
ITSF 5016: Ethnography of education (3)
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points; see above) Candidacy Requirements (15 points; see above)
Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 pts; The Language & Technology Area of Specialization)
The language & technology area of specialization requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.
Specialization-Specific Courses (9 points):
A&HL 4090 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011 Technology-based language teaching and materials design (3)
A&HL 5090 Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)
Research Methods and Statistics Courses (6 points):
A&HL 5575 :Research Literacy in AL and TESOL
HUDM 4050: Introduction to Measurement
HUDM 4122: Probability and Statistical Inference
HUDM 5122: Applied Regression Analysis
HUDM 5123: Linear Models and Experimental Design
HUDM 5124: Multidimensional Scaling and Clustering
HUDM 6030: Multilevel and Longitudinal Data Analysis
HUDM 6051: Psychometric Theory I
HUDM 6052: Psychometric Theory II
HUDM 6055: Latent Structure Analysis
ORLA 6641: Advanced Research Methods and Design
Elective Courses (9 points):
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia University community with advisor’s approval.
Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):
HUDK 4005: Equity, Ethical, and Social Issues in Educational Technology
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development
MSTU 4040: Mobile Learning
HDUK 4050: Core methods in educational data mining
HUDK 4051: Learning analytics: process and theory
HUDK 4052: Data, Learning, and Society
HUDK 4054: Managing education data
MSTU 4083:Instructional Design of Educational Technology
MSTU 5000: Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality and Games as Learning Tools
ORLA 6541: Applied Data Science in Organizations and Leadership
Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above) Candidacy Requirements (15 points, see above)
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