Teach and Engage Multilingual Students
The Programs in TESOL offer professional training to students planning to teach English as a foreign language in a variety of settings:
- M.Ed in TESOL in order to teach overseas, at community college ESL programs, or private schools
- Endorsement in TESOL added to an existing Ohio teaching license and teach in the public school system
- TESOL certificate that will allow them to teach EFL abroad or teach ESL local programs from immigrants and refugees
Time to Complete
Each course is offered once a year in Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits
- M.ED. Curriculum and Instruction – Literacy Development – TESOL Specialization - 35 credits
- Endorsement (Graduate or Undergraduate) - 12 credits
- Certificate in TESOL (Graduate or Undergraduate) - 15 credits
Program Highlights
Multilingual students in the US and abroad benefit from faculty who are trained in second language pedagogy and take into account who their students are. During the TESOL program, you will learn how to teach and engage multilingual learners.
Learning Methodology
Students can take classes at their own pace. Students can take 1 course or 2-3 courses per semester.
Admissions Requirements
- Apply for admission to Cleveland State University
- One official copy of transcripts from all institutions where you obtained a bachelor’s degree;
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above is required if degree is less than 1-5 years, GPA 3.0 if your degree is over 6 years.
International Students: Must obtain a TOFEL score of 65 (interest-based) or 525 (written exam), or equivalent in IELTS or ITEP proficiency tests. Students will have the opportunity to take ESL courses in the English Language Institute at CSU to improve their skills. Completion of the advanced level with a grade of 80% or above in CSU’s Intensive Language Program. Students with extended teaching experience may petition to waive EDC 500 & EST 573.
Courses
M.ED. Curriculum and Instruction – Literacy Development – TESOL Specialization
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 500 | Diversity in Educational Setting | 3 Credits |
| EDL 506 | Second Language Learning Pedagogy | 3 Credits |
| EDL 507 | Instructional Methods in TESOL | 3 Credits |
| EDL 508 | Applied Linguistics for Teachers | 3 Credits |
| EDL 509 | Assessment and Evaluation in the ESL/Bilingual Classroom | 3 Credits |
| EDL 510 | Pedagogical Grammar | 3 Credits |
| EDL 573 | Practicum in TESOL | 3 Credits |
TESOL Endorsement Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 406/506 | Second Language Learning Pedagogy | 3 Credits |
| EDL 407/507 | TESOL Methods and Materials | 3 Credits |
| EDL 408/508 | Applied Linguistics for Teachers | 3 Credits |
| EDL 409/509 | Assessment and Evaluation in the ESL/Bilingual Classroom | 3 Credits |
| *EDL 373/573 | Practicum in TESOL | 3 Credits |
*EDL 373/573 may be waived.
TESOL Certificate Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 406/506 | Second Language Learning & Pedagogy | 3 Credits |
| EDL 407/507 | TESOL Methods and Materials | 3 Credits |
| EDL 408/508 | Applied Linguistics for Teachers | 3 Credits |
| EDL 409/509 | Assessment and Evaluation in the ESL/Bilingual Classroom | 3 Credits |
| EDL 410/510 OR EST 573 | Pedagogical Grammar OR Practicum in TESOL | 3 Credits |
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and financial aid for CSU programs are kept competitive so you can receive the education you deserve. Tuition for online programs and courses follows the same fee structure as traditional, on-campus programs and courses. Current CSU Graduate tuition costs can be found on the Bursar’s website.
Approximately 70% of CSU’s students receive some form of financial assistance. The University participates in or administers all the major federal and state grant and loan programs. In addition, CSU provides University grants and scholarships.
To begin the financial aid process, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must file a FAFSA every year after January 1st to receive your financial aid. Cleveland State University’s financial aid school code is 003032.
If you have any questions, visit the Financial Aid section of CSU’s website, or contact the Financial Aid office.
Faculty
For our professors, teaching isn’t a profession — it’s a passion. More than 90% of our full-time professors hold the highest degree in their fields. The faculty members who teach online are the same faculty members who teach our traditional, on-campus courses. All faculty members schedule time to meet or talk with students, and they are eager to provide students with personal attention and feedback.
Our faculty’s outstanding achievements in research and scholarship are reflected in an overall increase in research funding. In addition, faculty present their work in nationally and internationally renowned journals, and as speakers at seminal conferences in their fields. For more information on individual CSU faculty, see Cleveland State University Faculty Profile index.
