Program Page
Type of degree offered
Admissions requirements
- Bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- One page statement explaining applicant’s interest in this master’s degree program.
- Three professional letters of reference.
Student TEstimonial
- "Success story from a previous or current student."Student Name, current job, graduation year
Program overview
This program is offered ______ (in-person, online, hybrid).
Example text:
The M.A. TESOL program is designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in K-12 schools and in colleges/universities in the United States and abroad. Graduates of this master’s program will be eligible for the Michigan Department of Education’s ESL endorsement.
Why THIS PROGRAM at Western Michigan University?
Example text:
- Program completion leads to a State of Michigan ESL endorsement for teachers with initial teaching certificate.
- Provides a comprehensive program to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students in K-12 settings and colleges/universities based on current theory and research.
- Prepares educators to collaborate and engage in dialogue with content-area and general education colleagues to better serve the academic and linguistic needs of ESL students.
- Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through one of our many excellent study abroad programs.
- Customize your degree with an optional WMU Signature Designation.
Who should apply?
Example text:
Teachers who are seeking to advance in their careers by obtaining a master’s degree, who would like to learn about second language acquisition theories and teaching methodologies, who desire to become a district ESL coach or coordinator (requires MDE ESL endorsement), and/or who plan to teach in English language institutes for international students in colleges and universities.
Career opportunities
Example text:
The Educational and Instructional Technology program options are designed to lead to a career in educational and instructional technology by helping to prepare you for jobs such as:
- Curriculum coordinator
- Curriculum instruction director
- Educational and Instructional Technology coordinator
- Instructional system specialist
Cost & Funding
- Tuition and fees
- Cost of attendance
- Scholarships
- Assistantships
- Grants
- Loans
- Employer-paid tuition
- Military and veterans
Helpful links
- College of Education and Human Development
- Academic Advising
- International Admissions and Services
- Office of Admissions OR Graduate College
- Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Visit Campus
Faculty
Dr. Audra Turner
Dr. Melvin Burgan