TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), M.Ed.

Contact: Dr. Linda Shuford Evans
Office: ECF 440
Phone: (470) 578-2231
Fax: (470) 578-9108
Email: levans39@kennesaw.edu
Web address: http://bagwell.kennesaw.edu/majors-programs/masters-degrees/master-education/med-tesol-education/

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in with a major in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages degree is a fully online program that prepares practicing educators to be teacher-leaders in TESOL. This advance program prepares teachers to educate an increasingly diverse population of students in Georgia through inclusive practices.

The program of study in TESOL focuses upon teaching students who are culturally and linguistically diverse within multiple program models with core courses in language development, literacy, methods, curriculum, social justice/equity, collaborative practices, and content area teaching strategies in reading and writing. Individuals majoring in TESOL receive the ESOL Endorsement after the first 2 semesters in the program. Successful candidates complete the programs in approximately 18-24 months. The M.Ed. with a major in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Program Admission Requirements

• Online Graduate Application-There is a non-refundable $60 application fee. 
• Transcripts-Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in sealed envelopes from the institution.
• Evidence of teaching certification in any P-12 area or departmental approval (may particularly apply to international applicants)
• Personal Statement-You will upload your statement into the online application. The statement should be 1-2 pages and 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.
• Personal Resume-You will upload your resume into the online application. It should document education, teaching experience, community service, and your record of leadership.
• Two Personal Letters of Recommendation-Please do not use the online recommendation system. Your letters should be on letterhead and from sources that can address your success in teaching, your ability to succeed in graduate study, and commitment to student achievement.
• 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.

Full Standing

Applicants who meet all admission requirements including all of the above criteria will be reviewed for admission to full standing in a degree program. The review will be made by the program admission committee in June for admission to cohort beginning in the fall semester and will consider all application materials in assessing the applicant’s potential for success in the program.

Transfer Credit

Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the program coordinator or department chair. A maximum of nine semester hours of transfer credit (with grades of “B” or higher) may be applied toward a degree program. No courses will be accepted for transfer credit if they are more than five years old at the time of evaluation. Transfer credit includes all course work accepted into the M.Ed. program prior to admission in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University.

Degree Requirements

The minimum requirements for completion of a TESOL, M.Ed. include:

1. completion of a minimum of 36 hours of approved graduate course work;
2. completion of a minimum of 27 semester hours of the minimum 36 hours in full standing at Kennesaw State University;
3. an earned cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 in all graduate course work at Kennesaw State University with no more than two C’s in coursework toward this degree;
4. successful completion of INED 7981, a teacher research project, and a capstone advocacy project.

Petition to Graduate

Each M.Ed. candidate must submit a Petition to Graduate at least one semester prior to completion of program requirements. The process for petitioning to graduate can be found here: http://registrar.kennesaw.edu/graduation/petitioning.php

Program of Study

All candidates for the TESOL, M.Ed. will complete an approved program of 36 semester hours of graduate course work, including field experiences with English learners.