TESOL Requirements & Criteria
MAT Program Concentrations
ArT - Residential
The MAT鈥檚 Art concentration leads to an initial K-12 license in Art Education at the end of phase 1 and an advanced license and master鈥檚 degree conferral at the end of phase II.
Admission Criteria:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3.0 average on last half of undergraduate program
- A letter of intent to the program coordinator and a portfolio of work demonstrating breadth and depth
- Three letters of recommendation
Program Requirements (36 hours):
- Admission into the Teacher Education Program
- 15 semester hours professional core
- 21 semester hours of advanced methods and art content
- Exit portfolio
- State-required licensure examinations
English - Residential
The MAT's English concentration leads to an initial license for grades 9-12 in English Education at the end of phase 1 and an advanced license and master鈥檚 degree conferral at the end of phase II.
Admission Criteria:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3.0 average on last half of undergraduate program
- A senior level analytic essay that synthesizes multiple sources and articulates argument
- Three letters of recommendation
Program Requirements (36 hours):
- Admission into the Teacher Education Program
- 15 semester hours professional core
- 24 semester hours of advanced methods and English content
- State-required licensure examinations
Social Sciences - Residential
The MAT's Social Sciences concentration leads to an initial license for grades 9-12 in Social Sciences Education at the end of phase 1 and an advanced license and master鈥檚 degree conferral at the end of phase II.
Admission Criteria:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3.0 average on last half of undergraduate program
- A senior level research paper that synthesizes primary and secondary sources and develops and sustains an argument
- Satisfactory score on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
- Three letters of recommendation
Program Requirements (36 hours):
- Admission into the Teacher Education Program
- 15 semester hours professional core
- 21 semester hours of advanced methods and social sciences content
- State-required licensure examinations
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) - Online
The MAT鈥檚 STEM concentration leads to an initial license for grades 6-9 or 9-12 in Science or Math at the end of phase 1 and an advanced license and master鈥檚 degree conferral at the end of phase II.
Admission Criteria:
- Relevant bachelor of science degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3.0 grade point average
- Passing score on the State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area
- Three letters of recommendation
Program Requirements (36 hours):
Admission into the Teacher Education Program
Phase I: (21 hours)
- 12 semester hours professional core
- 9 semester hours of internship and seminar
Phase II: (15 hours)
- 15 semester of advanced methods and content
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - Online
The MAT鈥檚 TESOL concentration leads to an initial license for grades K-12 in English as a Second Language (ESL) at the end of phase 1 and an advanced license and master鈥檚 degree conferral at the end of phase II.
Admission Criteria:
Relevant bachelor of science degree from a regionally accredited institution
3.0 grade point average
Three letters of recommendation
Program Requirements (36 hours):
Admission into the Teacher Education Program
Phase I: (27 hours)
- 12 semester hours professional core
- 15 semester hours advanced methods, internship, and seminar
Phase II: (9 hours)
- 9 semester of advanced methods and content
Special Education - Online
The MAT program is for those who do not have an 鈥淎鈥� level license in special education. Qualified persons with a B.A or B.S. degree may earn a teaching license and graduate degree simultaneously.
The program consists of a professional core, pedagogy courses, and a concentration in General Curriculum for individuals interested in working with children and youth with mild to moderate disabilities or Adapted Curriculum for individuals interested in working with children and youth with severe disabilities.
Admission Criteria:
Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution
3.0 average on last half of undergraduate program or 2.85 overall GPA
A written essay
Three letters of recommendation
Acceptance into 蘑菇短视频's Graduate School
Program Requirements (39 hours):
- 15 semester hours professional core
- 24 semester hours for General Curriculum concentration or 24 semester hours for Adaptive Curriculum concentration
- Exit portfolio
- State-required licensure examinations
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Additional Important Information
Alternative Licensure
If you are a college graduate looking for a career change, 蘑菇短视频's alternative licensure programs may be a good fit for you. An alternate route to teaching in NC allows you to obtain a position and begin teaching right away, without any prior teacher training or experience.
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TESOL Graduate Certificate
About the Program
The online Certificate Program in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a non-degree option that prepares students to teach English to non-native speakers in a variety of contexts ranging from overseas instruction to community college instruction to language support in community settings.
The program is well-suited for both those who have a background in education as well as those who wish to make a career change and move into an exciting and diverse field. The topics covered are governed by the guidelines established by the .
The program enables students to analyze the linguistic components of English- syntax, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, phonology, phonetics, and discourse. Students also cover sociolinguistic questions concerning the relationship of language to culture and issues related to dialects and varieties of English. In addition, students will study language acquisition and have opportunities to apply theoretical insight to the practical task of designing and implementing lesson plans and courses of study.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the certificate program, students will be able to:
- Comprehend theories in ESL methodology, second language acquisition, English grammar, and linguistics that inform the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
- Develop pedagogically appropriate teaching materials for second language teaching context(s)
- Examine sociocultural and policy-related aspects of second language learning
- Assess student speaking, listening, reading and writing in second language learning context(s)
Program Requirements
A student who selects the TESOL Certificate Program must successfully complete the following 15 hours of graduate coursework in TESOL:
- ENGL 615 - Linguistic Perspectives, Credits: 3
- ENGL 625 - Applied Phonetics and Pronunciation Teaching, Credits: 3
- ENGL 626 - Integrated TESOL Methods, Credits: 3
- ENGL 635 - Teaching Grammar, Reading and Writing to ESL Students, Credits: 3
- ENGL 686 - Language, Politics & Policies, Credits: 3
