Graduate Certificate in TESOL Graduate TESOL Certificate Requirements (16 units): Foundational Units (9 units): (May be taken concurrently with program courses.) • Bible / Theology: 3 units • Introduction to Language & Linguistics: 3 units • Intercultural Communication: 3 units Program Units (16 units): • ISTE 525 - Introduction to TESOL—Adult Unit(s): 3. • ISTE 527 - Materials Evaluation & Preparation Unit(s): 3. • ISTE 560 - Communicating Values Through TESOL Unit(s): 1. • ISTE 614 - Second Language Acquisition Unit(s): 3. • ISTE 692 - Practicum in TESOL II Unit(s): 3. Master of Arts in TESOL Objectives English has become the most widely used language in the world today, particularly in the areas of science, commerce and • ISTE 509 - Structure of English Unit(s): 3. education. Tens of thousands of students in developing countries are taught English in school. Thousands more study English in order to pursue careers or educational programs demanding English language skills. Refugees and immigrants to the United States desire English to survive and to establish themselves in their new homeland. There is thus a considerable demand for qualified teachers of English both here and abroad. To help meet the need for trained Christian teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL), the Department of TESOL and Applied Linguistics offers two regular programs in TESOL: a Graduate Certificate in TESOL and an M.A. in TESOL. The programs are academically rigorous; yet focus on the practical aspects of teaching in a variety of settings. The department also seeks to serve teachers desiring to continue their professional advancement or upgrade their qualifications, and non- degree students interested in gaining basic teaching or tutoring skills, by offering a variety of separate courses, from introductory to advanced. The M.A. in TESOL encompasses the goal of the certificate program plus the additional goal of broader academic training. Teachers are equipped for work in and beyond the classroom in administration, training, course design, etc. The focus of the TESOL programs is post-secondary and adult education. Those interested in K-12 ESL in U.S. schools should consult with the School of Education. Degree Requirements (totals 33* units) All the Graduate Certificate in TESOL courses must be completed. Beyond these, the following must be completed: • ISTE or ISAL Electives: 7 units • Bible or World Perspective Elective: 3 units • ISTE 621 - Advanced Methods & Techniques in TESOL Unit(s): 3. • ISTE 632 - Language Testing & Assessment Unit(s): 3. • ISTE 693 - Portfolio Unit(s): 1. Note * Presumes foundational courses have been fulfilled.
portfolio is required as a culmination for the Master of Arts in TESOL and the Master of Arts in TESOL (Online). The Certificate in Linguistics requires six units of foundational work in language and Bible and 18 additional units. The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics requires 12 units of foundational work including Bible, introduction to linguistics, phonetics, and syntax or phonology. Beyond those units, the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics consists of 33 units. The Master of Arts in Linguistics & Biblical Languages requires 15 units of foundational courses (Old Testament survey, New Testament survey, hermeneutics, introduction to linguistics, and phonetics) and 42 additional units. Students concentrate in either Hebrew or Greek. The culmination of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Master of Arts in Linguistics & Biblical Languages consist of a comprehensive exam or, with permission of the department, a thesis. The Master of Arts program requirements may be reduced for students with appropriate background course work, but the minimum number of graduate units required is at least 32, 24 of which must be taken through Biola University. Graduation Requirements Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to qualify for graduation. No ALT course with a grade less than a "B" (3.0) will be counted for the Certificate or M.A. The Certificate programs are usually completed within one year by full-time students, but part-time students may have up to four years. The M.A. degrees in Applied Linguistics and TESOL are usually completed within two years by full-time students; the M.A. degree in TESOL (Online) requires three to five years depending on whether students choose the standard or accelerated schedule; the M.A. degree in Linguistics & Biblical Languages may require an additional semester or two for students without the foundational units. Part-time students may have up to seven years for the M.A. degrees. All students must meet with their department advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Course Descriptions Course numbers 700 / 800 are doctoral level and need approval Special studies courses assist students in becoming proficient in written grammar and composition skills essential for effective graduate work in TESOL or applied linguistics. Specific enrollment requirements are indicated in each course. Note: Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. TESOL (ISTE) ISTE 525 is a prerequisite for all ISTE courses numbered 600 or higher. APPIED LINGUISTICS (ISAL) ISAL 520 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for all ISAL courses. May be taken concurrently with basic 500-level courses. before courses may be taken. SPECIAL STUDIES (ISSS)
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