English to Speakers of Other Languages, Master of Arts in Teaching

Program Requirements

Upon acceptance, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at this time. Please note that no more than three courses taken before admission to the program can be counted towards the degree. You should meet regularly with the coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study, as needed.

All candidates for the MAT in ESOL (both licensure and non-licensure tracks) must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by one of the following options: a) proof of satisfactory completion of six hours of undergraduate credit in a foreign language; b) a passing evaluation on the departmental language examination administered by the World Languages and Cultures Department; c) a passing score on a foreign language MTEL or valid license to teach a foreign language; or d) approval of program coordinator. 

Licensure Track

Core Courses (18 credits)

• ENG 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• EDS 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• ENG 776 - Linguistics for Language Teachers OR
• EDS 776 - Linguistics for Language Teachers
• EDS 793 - Language Acquisition
• ENG 778N - Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• EDS 778N - Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• ENG 839 - Research in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• EDS 839 - Research in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• EDS 799 - Teaching Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary to Multilingual Learners

Methods (6 credits)

• ENG 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods OR
• EDS 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods
• ENG 728 - TESOL Methods in PK-12 Schools OR
• EDS 728 - TESOL Methods in PK-12 Schools

Practicum and Seminar (4.5 - 6 credits)

• EDS 796N - Graduate Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• EDS 796A - Half-Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• EDS 779 - Seminar in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Electives (3 credits)

Choose one in consultation with program coordinator.

• ENG 771 - Sociolinguistics OR
• EDS 771 - Sociolinguistics
• ENG 859 - Teaching Grammar to Multilingual Learners OR
• EDS 859 - Teaching Grammar to Multilingual Learners
• ENG 817 - Contemporary Approaches to the Teaching of Composition
• ENG 830 - Digital Writing
• ENG 965 - MAT English to Speakers of Other Languages Thesis, Part One: Planning and Research
• EDU 801 - Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Supports
• EDU 788N - Technology in 21st Century Classrooms
• EDU 814 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
• EDG 705 - Culturally Responsive Teaching

Programmatic Assessments

• EDA 901 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure I
• EDA 902 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure II
• EDA 903 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure III
• EDA 904 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure IV
• EDA 905 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure V

Total Credits for Licensure: 31.5 - 33

*The half practicum may be needed in lieu of the full practicum for those students who are already licensed in another field, but who do not have a master’s degree.

Additional Information and Notes

Candidates for educational licensure must also pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.

Non-Licensure Track

Core Courses (18 credits)

• ENG 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• EDS 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• ENG 776 - Linguistics for Language Teachers

• OR

• EDS 776 - Linguistics for Language Teachers
• EDS 793 - Language Acquisition
• EDS 778N - Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• ENG 778N - Assessment in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• EDS 839 - Research in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages OR
• ENG 839 - Research in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• EDS 799 - Teaching Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary to Multilingual Learners

Methods (6 credits)

• ENG 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods OR
• EDS 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods

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• ENG 722 - Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Varied Contexts OR
• EDS 722 - Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Varied Contexts OR
• ENG 728 - TESOL Methods in PK-12 Schools OR
• EDS 728 - TESOL Methods in PK-12 Schools

Field Experience (3 credits)

• EDS 796F - Field Experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Varied Contexts (for students who have not completed a practicum in K-12 public schools)

Electives (6 credits)

Choose two in consultation with program coordinator.

• ENG 771 - Sociolinguistics

• OR

• EDS 771 - Sociolinguistics
• EDS 779 - Seminar in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• ENG 859 - Teaching Grammar to Multilingual Learners

• OR

• EDS 859 - Teaching Grammar to Multilingual Learners
• ENG 817 - Contemporary Approaches to the Teaching of Composition
• ENG 830 - Digital Writing
• ENG 870 - Writing Center-Graduate Practicum
• ENG 965 - MAT English to Speakers of Other Languages Thesis, Part One: Planning and Research
• EDU 801 - Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Supports
• EDU 788N - Technology in 21st Century Classrooms
• EDU 814 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
• EDG 705 - Culturally Responsive Teaching

Total Credits for Non-Licensure: 33