The master of science in education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Foreign Language focuses on training current and future educators in the areas of foreign language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment and evaluation. This specialization provides students with a foundation in the second language learning theories and instructional technology and distance education, and then allows students to further explore advanced studies in applied linguistics or technology. Course content is research based and infuses best practices in education.
Practicing language, English as a second language, or English as a foreign language educators who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their expertise in their current field
Individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their knowledge and skills in teaching English as a foreign language
Completed admission application packet, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree by a regionally accredited institution (2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average required)
Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions
FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency by providing proof of a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, 79-80 on the Internet-based test (TOEFL), or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.
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CORE COURSES
EDU 5000 Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program
TEFL 515 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Curriculum and Materials Development
TEFL 530 Technology in TEFL
TEFL 547 Testing and Evaluation in TEFL
TEFL 569 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
TEFL 580 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
INED 500 Comparative International Education
CUR 526 Educational Research for Practitioners
APPLIED LINGUISTIC COURSES (choose four)
TEFL 525 Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Children
TEFL 535 Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adolescents and Adults
TEFL 563 International English: History, Structure, and Usage
TEFL 567 Applied Linguistics
TEFL 575 Structure of English
TEFL 592 Teaching English for Specific Purposes
TEFL 514 Sociolinguistics for the TEFL Professional
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TECHNOLOGY COURSES (choose four)
TEFL 572 Multimedia in Language Teaching
TEFL 573 Using the Internet for Language Teaching
TEFL 574 Computer-Assisted Assessment
TEFL 576 Online and Distance Education
TEFL 577 Web Design for Language Teaching
The applied professional experience is one of many practical applications included in the teaching English as a foreign language specialization. It is the final step in the completion of the program. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, either in the United States or abroad, students will conduct bilingual or foreign language teaching experiences, maintain reflective journals, and create files of samples of their students’ work and the assessment instruments used to demonstrate achievement of the state professional and content standards. All applied professional experiences are accompanied by portfolios detailing the rationale, process, and evaluation of the project. Students who have completed an international TEFL certificate may use the certificate to fulfill the applied professional experience requirement if approved by faculty members.
Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
Successful completion of the applied professional experience, including the portfolio, or an
international TEFL certificate
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Completed application for degree
Coursework in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language specialization is conducted entirely online. This approach allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.
Faculty members for the master of science in education are recognized scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners. They are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to inspire others.
Courses in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language specialization may meet state department of education requirements for certification and/or recertification. It is the responsibility of each student to contact his or her state department of education regarding certification, recertification, and/or endorsement requirements.