COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

TESOLTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

“The TESOL program gave me confidence to become the kind of teacher I want to be.”SANDRA CHEN, M.A. ’16

TAIPEI , TAIWAN

THE POWER OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Language is a driving force that connects people and shapes communities in our increasingly global society.

ENGLISH LESSONS

FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

AZUSA, CALIFORNIA

Watch a v ideo about Sandra’s exper ience at APU at apu.edu/tesol/ .

For more than 35 years, the TESOL programs at Azusa Pacific University have prepared English language teachers for service in the U.S. and around the world. With master’s degree and certificate options, mix-and-match program formats, and a compelling menu of courses, the programs offer a high degree of flexibility and the opportunity to create a course of study to fit your life and career. In every class, passionate APU faculty share Christ-centered perspectives on teaching and language learning from their years of experience and research. Expanding your reach across cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic borders, you’ll be equipped to teach with compassion and sensitivity and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.

APU TESOL students and graduates have taught around the globe in

41 COUNTRIES.Visit apu.edu/tesol/graduates to meet our alumni

working around the world.

More than

1 BILLIONpeople are currently learning English worldwideSource: The Future of English?, The British Council

Prepare to Impact Lives as an English Language Teacher• Develop a theoretical foundation along with practical preparation for diverse teaching contexts in U.S.-based institutions or schools around the world.• Learn from faculty with extensive international and U.S. experience who frequently present scholarship in their areas of expertise. • Choose your preferred study format—on campus, online, or field-based— and take as many as four classes in another format for a customized learning experience. • Start with a certificate program and have the option to transfer into the M.A. in TESOL program with completed courses applying toward the master’s degree.

COST PER UNIT (2018-19) ACCREDITATION

$543 (on campus and online) WSCUC$381 (field-based)

M.A. in TESOLOpen to both entry-level and experienced teachers, the 33-unit Master of Arts in TESOL provides in-depth preparation for those seeking positions abroad and in the U.S. Educators gain valuable teaching tools that are immediately applicable in classrooms and other learning environments.

• Select electives that fit your interests and professional goals, such as the intersection of faith and English language teaching or language learning and technology. • Complete practicum experiences in your desired locale, including the Los Angeles area or abroad. • Receive a travel award of up to $500 to present at English language conferences alongside peers and faculty.

UNITS COMPLETION TIME

33 1½ years

Certificate in TESOLThe six-course certificate offers broad exposure to the field of TESOL, focusing on teaching speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills, along with an overview of language learning and intercultural communication. Certificate holders are qualified for volunteer and entry-level positions.

UNITS COMPLETION TIME

18 1 year

Certificate in TEFLStudents who complete APU’s two-course certificate program are eligible for job opportunities in volunteer and entry-level positions in the U.S. and around the world. Courses transfer easily into the master’s degree program, so many students choose to continue their studies and complete the graduate degree.

UNITS COMPLETION TIME

6 8 weeks

M.A. in TESOL CourseworkRequired Courses 24 unitsTESL 505 Second-language AcquisitionTESL 515 Teaching English GrammarTESL 525 Teaching English PronunciationTESL 545 Second-language Pedagogy ITESL 550 Second-language Pedagogy IITESL 557 Reflective TeachingTESL 560 Language Program DesignTESL 570 Second-language Assessment

Choose One 3 unitsTESL 530 Intercultural Communication and Language TeachingTESL 535 Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching*

Choose One 3 unitsTESL 580 TESOL PortfolioTESL 589 Research Methods*TESL 597 Action Research**

Choose One Elective 3 unitsTESL 501 Language Learning through Technology***TESL 537 Critical Perspectives on Christianity and English Language TeachingTESL 548 Teaching EFL with Children*TESL 590 Thesis Preparation*TESL 599 Readings in TESOL*

*On campus only**Field-based only***Online only

Mix and Match Formats for a Personalized ExperienceGraduate TESOL courses at Azusa Pacific University are offered in the following formats. Choose your primary program format while enjoying the flexibility of taking up to four courses in another format to suit your scheduling needs.

On CampusThe linguistically diverse Los Angeles area offers students an unmatched variety of multicultural practice-teaching opportunities, including the APU-Azusa community ESL program. Classes meet once a week in the evenings, making it convenient for working professionals.

OnlineAn asynchronous structure provides flexibility so students can participate in coursework on their own schedule from anywhere in the world. Sequential courses in a cohort model contribute to the sense of community, while weekly deadlines and support from peers help students engage in learning without any required online meeting times.

Field-basedStudents benefit from a unique teaching-learning experience, serving in positions abroad while completing the two-year master’s degree. Intensive, two-week sessions are held in Azusa each July and in Chiang Mai, Thailand, each January. Tuition is discounted by nearly 30 percent.

901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702

(626) 815-3844 / tesol@apu.edu / apu.edu/tesol

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Take the Next Step in Your English Language Teaching Career

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Finance Your APU TESOL EducationAzusa Pacific is committed to ensuring cost doesn’t keep you from reaching your education goals. Financial aid is available to help you complete your graduate TESOL program. In addition to loans, scholarships and tuition discounts include:

Charles and Shirley Stapleton Graduate Endowed Scholarship Open to students in APU’s on-campus, online, and field-based TESOL programs. Each year, up to $500 is awarded to two recipients.

Tsern Teaching English as a Foreign Language Scholarship A two-year renewable grant of $5,000 (totaling $10,000) for students teaching in China through APU’s field-based program.

Field-based Program Tuition Discount Students enrolled in the field-based program receive a tuition discount of nearly 30 percent off the regular TESOL tuition rate.

APU Alumni Tuition Discount A 15-percent tuition discount of nearly $2,700 is available to APU alumni in the on-campus and online TESOL programs.

To learn more about financial aid opportunities, contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Student Financial Services at (626) 815-4570 or gpc@apu.edu, and visit apu.edu/gpc/sfs/.