Master of Arts in TESOL

USA

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What will I learn?

Fairfield University's TESOL program has been "nationally recognized" by the TESOL International Association since 2009. A nationally recognized program is one that has systematically assessed candidates' learning and met rigorous standards developed by the specialty professional association (SPA) in that discipline. SPA recognition informs prospective students that the accredited college or university and nationally recognized program have met national standards for the profession and operate at a high level of educational quality and integrity.

Which department am I in?

Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions

Study options

Full Time (33 credit hours)

Tuition fees
USD $800 per credit hour
Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions

1073 North Benson Road,

FAIRFIELD,

Connecticut,

6824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the TESOL initial certification program with MA requires the following:

  • An earned bachelor's degree.
  • Completion of general education coursework as specified in the State of Connecticut regulations and program requirements.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.67 and a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major or certification subject area.
  • Testing Requirements for Programs Leading to Initial Certification. Candidates must take PRAXIS CORE, SAT, ACT, or the GRE. Candidates who do not have passing scores on one or more sections of the test may be required to remediate any deficient area. Remediation may include re-taking and passing the sections that were not passed, taking additional coursework, or other remediation activities. If additional courses are required, the candidate must complete the coursework at a grade of B (3.0) or above and provide an official transcript to the Dean's office prior to student teaching. Please see advisor for additional details and recommendations.
  • Prior to Student Teaching: Candidates must complete all program courses required for certification.
  • Prior to Certification: Candidates in the TESOL initial certification or cross-endorsement program must attain passing scores on the PRAXIS II Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80, a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language is the preferred documentation

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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