TESOL M.A.T.

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Master of Arts in Teaching-TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Contact: Dr. Linda Evans
Office: ED 440
Phone: (470) 578-2231
Fax: (470) 578-9108
Email: levans39@kennesaw.edu
Web Address: bagwell.kennesaw.edu/majors-programs/masters-degrees/master-arts-teaching/mat-tesol/

Admission Requirements for the MAT in TESOL:

Personal Statement-Your personal statement should address the following: 1) Your professional training, interests, needs and concerns; 2) the nature and quality of your professional experiences; 3) specific issues you plan to address during the pursuit of your Master’s degree; and 4) why you have chosen a career in teaching English learners.
Interview-A personal, phone or SKYPE interview is required. Candidates will be contacted by the program coordinator to schedule the interview.

* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements.

Program of Study

Summer I

Fall I

Spring I

Summer II

Fall II

Spring II

Notes:

¹Field experience - 40 hours. Includes multiple performance observations.

²Field experience - 18 hours for 15 weeks. Includes multiple performance observations.

³Field experience - full-time for 15 weeks. Includes multiple performance observations and edTPA assessment.

Additional Program Requirements

Candidate must schedule the ESOL GACE Exams (#119 & #120) in late Spring I or early Summer II. Candidate is required to pass both exams prior to registration for INED 6650.
Candidate must pass a content area GACE Exam(s) (e.g., math, science, language arts, English, etc.) prior to completion of the program. This is a PSC requirement to receive a clear renewable teaching certificate.