The M.A. Degree in TESOL
The M.A. TESOL Program is a professional education program designed to train
teachers and professionals to teach English as a second or foreign language.
A unique feature of our program is the extent of hands-on practical training
we give our students and its focus on general linguistics. TESOL certification
for teaching in New York State public schools is also available. A total
of 30 credits of coursework must be passed with an average of B or higher.
In addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, the following are
required:
- Coursework
- All of the following – 21 credits
- LIN 522 Phonetics
- LIN 524 TESOL Pedagogy: Theory and Practice &
- LIN 579 Field Experience N-12
- LIN 527 Structure of English
- LIN 529 Content-based Language & Literacy Development Practice &
- LIN 579 Field Experience N-12
- LIN 530 Introduction to General Linguistics
- LIN 571 Curriculum Design & Evaluation &
- LIN 578 Field Experience in Adult & Tertiary Contexts
- Two of the following – 6 credits
- LIN 525 Contrastive Analysis
- LIN 526 Analysis of an Uncommonly Taught Language
- LIN 532 Second Language Acquisition
- LIN 541 Bilingualism
- LIN 542 Sociolinguistics
- LIN 555 Error Analysis
Or any other TESOL related courses approved by the graduate director
- Elective – 3 credits
One elective course to be approved by the department.
- All of the following – 21 credits
- Performance
The student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0) or higher in
all graduate courses taken at Stony Brook in order to receive a degree. - Course Waivers
Certain required courses may be waived for students showing an exceptional
background in linguistics or TESOL. Application for such waivers must be
made in writing to the department. In any case, all students must complete
30 graduate credits of approved coursework to receive a degree.
For more info on the program and admission, contact Susan Mitchell.
