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Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A.

The MA in TESOL at Valparaiso University provides the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed in any English language teaching context in the US and internationally, including universities, businesses, and public and private K-12 schools.

The 36 or 37-credit MA in TESOL prepares individuals from a variety of backgrounds for teaching English to non-native speakers. The program emphasizes competency in the theory and teaching practices involved in second language acquisition and provides supporting coursework in linguistics, methodology, grammar, culture, curriculum, and assessment. All students are expected to acquire hands-on experience during the course of the program through a practicum. Enrolled VU TESOL students with at least 75 hours of ESL/EFL/ELL teaching, for which the teaching was not completed as part of the VU TESOL program, may submit a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) portfolio of TESOL artifacts, including documentation of work experience, lesson plans, assessments, and analysis. This portfolio will be assessed by TESOL program faculty with the PLA portfolio rubric. Students who complete a PLA portfolio that earns a passing score will be awarded the equivalent of credit for ENGL 569 Tesol: Methods and Practices, Another Language: Methods and Practices. Interested students should consult with their TESOL adviser and obtain a copy of the TESOL PLA portfolio prompt and rubric from their advisor to consider whether this opportunity is appropriate in their case.

The student may select up to 12 credits of elective coursework based on individual need and interest. Students may include one elective related to the world region of their interest or anticipated employment.

The program has been approved by the Indiana Department of Education for approval for professional EL (English Learners) certification. To receive an Indiana P-12 TESOL license, prospective students must first either have or obtain a primary license in another licensable area.

Students seeking Indiana state English Learner (EL) licensure must complete designated versions of TESOL courses for P-12 educators in each of the categories listed below. Enrollment in the P-12 focused versions of the TESOL courses is restricted to Education students and students with a P-12 teaching license.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.

The Office of Human Resource Services is committed and dedicated to providing all of its customers, both external and internal, the highest degree of quality services. These services include: Job application process, Hiring process, Benefit administration, Safety administration, HR policies and procedures, Training and development, Performance management. The Office of Human Resource Services works with the colleges, academic departments, and administration of Valparaiso University to ensure that the relationship between Valparaiso University and its employees is respectful, fair, and consistently supportive.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for admission into one of Valpo’s doctoral, master’s, or post-baccalaureate certificate programs, you must:

Graduate from an accredited college or university
Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Submit all required documents for domestic or international citizenship (see below)

Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency may be demonstrated through a standardized test score or certain waiver criteria as listed below:

6.0 minimum IELTS.
At this time, we are also accepting the IELTS Indicator for applicants who cannot sit for the in-person IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
At this time, we are also accepting the TOEFL Special Home Edition for applicants who cannot sit for the in-person TOEFL
TOEFL score must come directly from ETS to be considered valid for admission.
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Certain programs require a higher IELTS or TOEFL score. Please see the program pages for details.
Completion of a recognized English language (ESL) program
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an institution in a recognized English-speaking country

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso , Indiana ,United States