Program: TESOL M.A.T. - Kennesaw State University

Apr 13, 2025

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

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

Contact: Dr. Linda Shuford Evans

Office: ECF 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 - Approximately half time for 15 weeks. Includes multiple performance observations. Will begin during district pre-planning, prior to the start of KSU’s fall semester. 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.