Humboldt State University — English/TESL

http://www.humboldt.edu/english/mip-degree

Program Type:

Master's International

Department:

English/TESL

Degrees Awarded:

English/TESL (MA)

Admissions Deadlines:

February 1.

Admissions Cycle:

Fall application opens October 1 – closes February 1.

Program Start:

Fall only.

Program Founded:

October, 2000

Benefits

One-semester internship (academic credit granted) in teaching ESL before Peace Corps assignment for MI students. Four hours of academic credit will be earned for Peace Corps service through English 694: Reflections on Field Experience.

Description

The Master's International Program at Humboldt State is offered as part of the Master of the Arts in English degree, with a graduate emphasis in TESL. Students will earn a minimum of forty-one (41) credit hours. Students are required to complete twenty-four (24) credits before Peace Corps service. Students will return to campus following Peace Corps service to complete remaining coursework and to write a paper based on their field experience.

Requirements

BA in any field with a GPA of 3.0 or better, three letters of recommendation, a written statement of purpose, and HSU's standard graduate application. No prior study of linguistics or teaching experience is required, though students may be required to complete background courses in linguistics. Native speakers of English must study at least one language other than English.

For inquiries about Master's International, call 855.855.1961 x1812.