English Graduate Programs (ENGL)

Offered through the Department of English
in the College of Fine Arts and Humanities
126 51B
Phone: 320.308.3061
Fax: 320.308.5524
E-mail: english@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/english

Department Chairperson: Dr. Raymond Philippot
Department Secretary: Ms. Carol Fish, Ms. Barb Gammon,
Ms. Sue Gill
Graduate Director, English: Dr. Glenn Davis
Graduate Director, Teaching English as a Second Language: Dr. James Robinson

Graduate Faculty: Abartis, Baldwin, Barton, Cogdill, Connaughton, Crow, Davis, Dillman, Dorn, Foster, Fountaine, Fox, Gordon, Heiman, Hibbard, R. Inkster, Jackson, Keith, Kilborn, Kim, Klepetar, Koffi, Madden, Meissner, Moberly, Mohrbacher, S. Olson, Perry, Philippot, J. Robinson, Ross, Sebberson, Teutsch-Dwyer

Program Overview

The master's degree in English is appropriate for a program leading to the Ph.D. degree, for community college or secondary teaching, for general cultural enrichment, or for teaching English as a second language. The following programs are offered:

Master of Arts in English
Master of Science in English — teacher education
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is available on campus or completely online.

Admission Requirements Specific to the Programs

Details are provided under each emphasis area.

Admission Deadlines Specific to the Program

Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: October 1
Summer terms: May 1

Length of program — measured by semesters

Part-time student: six semesters taking six credits per semester.
Full-time student: four semesters taking nine credits per semester.
These programs are designed for both full-time and part-time students.
Full-time students must expect to complete much of their course load in evening classes.
Graduate courses are also offered in summer school, but a student cannot be assured of completing degree requirements solely with summer school work.
The TESL program offers approximately seven courses online each semester allowing a student to complete an on-line program.

Graduate Assistantship Overview

Fifteen to twenty graduate assistantship positions are offered to instruct English 191.
The Write Place offers five to six assistantships to provide tutoring to students.
The Intensive English Center offers ten assistantships.
Five to nine graduate assistantships are offered to instruct ESL courses.

Degrees and Plans Offered

Master of Arts: English, Plan A (Thesis or Creative Work with orals) at 36 credits
Master of Arts: English, Plan B (Two Starred Papers with orals) at 36 credits
Master of Arts: TESL, Plan A (Thesis with orals) at 36 credits
Master of Arts: TESL, Plan B (Two Starred Papers with orals) at 39 credits
Master of Science: English, Teacher Education, Plan A (Thesis with orals) at 36 credits
Master of Science: English, Teacher Education, Plan B (Two Starred Papers with orals) at 36 credits

Master of Arts — English

The Master of Arts degree in English is appropriate for a program leading to the Ph.D., for community or technical college teaching, and for general cultural enrichment. A student can pursue a Master of Arts in English with a general emphasis or an emphasis in college teaching or rhetoric and applied writing.

Admission Requirement Specific to the Program (Master of Arts — English )

For unconditional admission to the graduate program a minimum of 24 undergraduate semester credits in English is required, exclusive of general education courses.
Meet the admission standards as required by the School of Graduate Studies.
For admission consideration, applicants should directly submit to the English department a five- to ten-page sample of academic writing.
Send your writing sample to the attention of Dr. Glenn Davis, English Dept. SCSU, 126 51B, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498.
All other application materials are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate students interested in future doctoral study should develop competence in an appropriate foreign language.

Plan A, 36 credits (Thesis)

Core courses

ENGL 606. Research in English: Bibliographic Strategies (or equivalent course), 3 credits
One 600-level course in British literature, 3 credits
One 600-level course in American literature, 3 credits
ENGL 699. Thesis, 6 credits
OR
ENGL 698. Creative Work, 6 credits

NOTE: A student completing the Plan A program must pass a final oral examination on the thesis submitted to the student's final evaluation committee.

Choose one emphasis:

Emphasis one: Rhetoric and applied writing
English courses
15 credit minimum

Two courses (6 credits) from 607, 631, 632, 633
One course (3 credits) from 503, 532, 697
One course (3 credits) 634
One additional course elected in English (3 credits)
(Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.)

Cognate courses

Six credits maximum may be earned in approved cognate courses.

Emphasis two: General Master of Arts in English
English courses
21 credit minimum

Choose 21 credits from ENGL courses
(Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.)

Plan B, 36 credits (Non-thesis, two Starred Papers)

Core courses

ENGL 606. Research in English: Bibliographic Strategies (or equivalent course), 3 credits
One 600-level course in British literature, 3 credits
One 600-level course in American literature, 3 credits
ENGL 698. Creative Work, 6 credits

(Two starred papers written in conjunction with approved courses and supported with substantial research.
The starred paper option requires one paper supported with substantial research and one creative work.
Obtain department specifications for starred papers from the graduate director in English.)

NOTE: A student completing the Plan B program must pass a final oral examination on the starred papers submitted to the student's final evaluation committee.

Choose one emphasis:

Emphasis one: Rhetoric and applied writing
English courses
21 credit minimum

ENGL 634. Academic and Professional Writing, 3 credits
Two courses (6 credits) from 607, 631, 632, 633
One course (3 credits) from 503, 532, 697
(Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.)

Cognate courses

Six credits maximum may be earned in approved cognate courses.

Emphasis two: General Master of Arts in English
English courses
21 credit minimum

Choose 21 credits from ENGL courses.
(Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.)

NOTE: To graduate a minimum of 18 credits must be earned in courses limited to graduate students.
Graduate students interested in future doctoral study should develop competence in an appropriate foreign language.

Master of Science — English: Teacher Education

Admission Requirement Specific to the Program (Master of Science — English )

Completed an undergraduate teacher education program from an accredited teacher preparation institution.
Completed a minimum of 24 semester credits of undergraduate credits in English exclusive of general education courses.
Meet the admission standards as required by the School of Graduate Studies.
For admission consideration, applicants should directly submit to the English department a five- to ten-page sample of academic writing.
Send your writing sample to the attention of Dr. Glenn Davis, English Dept. SCSU, 126 51B, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498.

Plans A and B, 36 credits

Research courses
Plan A, 9 credits; Plan B, 3 credits

ENGL 606. Research in English: Bibliographic Strategies (or equivalent course), 3 credits (Plan A and B)
ENGL 699. Thesis, 6 credits (Plan A only)

Core courses
Plan A, 15 credit minimum; Plan B, 18 credit minimum

One 600-level course in British literature, 3 credits
One 600-level course in American literature, 3 credits
Other credits to be selected with English department adviser.
(Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 656 may count toward the degree.)

Professional education courses
Plan A or Plan B, 9 credit minimum

Students will select College of Education courses in consultation with the English advisor.

Elective courses
Plan A, 3 credits; Plan B, 6 credits

Credits from related fields to be selected with the English department adviser.

Prior to graduation

At least one-half of the master of science degree program must be earned in courses limited to graduate students.
A student in Plan A must pass a final oral examination on the thesis submitted to the student's final evaluation committee.
A student in Plan B must pass a final oral examination over the starred papers submitted to the student's final evaluation committee.

Master of Arts — Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis

This master degree program and licensure program can be completed on campus.
The program can also be completed through online courses coordinated by the Center for Continuing Studies.For more information on the programs and technology available, contact the Center for Continuing Studies at 320-308-3081.

Admission Requirements Specific to the Program

For unconditional admission to the TESL program, one year of a second language or equivalent proficiency and completion of an introductory course in linguistics is required.

Online Eligibility

Students wishing to enroll in the online TESL program without having to attend on the St. Cloud campus can take courses from almost anywhere in the world. Students from other countries can pursue online programs while in their home country or while in the U.S. on a different visa type than F-1 and J-1. International students in the United States on the F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll in online academic programs at SCSU due to the requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security. For more information visit: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/english/masters/default.asp.

TEACH Grant Program

The federal government is sponsoring a TEACH Grant program for up to $4,000 a year for graduate students seeking to become TESL educators. To explore this opportunity visit SCSU's Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid Web site at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid/grants.asp. Access additional details from the federal government at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp.

Plan A, 36 credits (Thesis)

Research courses
9 credits

ENGL 607. Research in English: Empirical Designs, 3 credits,
ENGL 699. Thesis, 6 credits

Pedagogy courses
6 credits, choose two courses

ENGL 662. Seminar in TESL Methods, 3 credits
AND either
ENGL 661. Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits
OR
ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits

9 credits, choose three courses

ENGL 563. ESL and Culture, 3 credits
ENGL 567. Topics in Teaching ESL, 3 to 6 credits
ENGL 652. Computers, English, and Pedagogy, 3 credits
ENGL 654. Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice, 3 credits
ENGL 656. Teaching College Writing, 3 credits
ENGL 667. Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL, 3 credits
ENGL 668. Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 credits
ENGL 669. Topics Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 to 6 credits
ENGL 670. Vocabulary Acquisition, 3 credits
ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits
ENGL 673. Seminar in ESL and Culture, 3 credits
ED 557. Bilingual-Bicultural Education, 3 credits
ED 558. Literacy for Second Language Learners, 3 credits

Linguistics
6 credits, choose two classes

ENGL 564. English Syntax, 3 credits
ENGL 565. History of the English Language, 3 credits
ENGL 566. American English, 3 credits
ENGL 569. Topics in Linguistics, 3 credits
ENGL 663. Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credits
ENGL 664. Pedagogical Grammar, 3 credits
ENGL 666. Sociolinguistics, 3 credits

Elective courses

A maximum of six credits may be earned as electives from any of the courses listed above, or from any other graduate course in the English department, or from cognate courses in other departments.

NOTE: A minimum of half of the credits should be earned in courses limited to graduate students.

Information on costs for on-campus and online programs is availble on the Tuition and Fees page of the Graduate Catalog.

Plan B, 36 credits (Non-thesis)

Research courses
6 credits

ENGL 668. Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 credits (online only)
ENGL 607. Research in English, 3 credits

Pedagogy courses
6 credits

ENGL 662. Seminar in TESL Methods, 3 credits
AND either
ENGL 661. Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits (online)
OR
ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits

9 credits, choose three courses

ENGL 563. ESL and Culture, 3 credits (online)
ENGL 567. Topics in Teaching ESL, 3 to 6 credits
ENGL 652. Computers, English, and Pedagogy, 3 credits
ENGL 654. Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice, 3 credits
ENGL 656. Teaching College Writing, 3 credits
ENGL 667. Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL, 3 credits
ENGL 668. Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 credits
ENGL 669. Topics Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 to 6 credits (online)
ENGL 670. Vocabulary Acquisition, 3 credits
ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits
ENGL 673. Seminarl in ESL and Culture, 3 credits
ED 557. Bilingual-Bicultural Education, 3 credits
ED 558. Literacy for Second Language Learners, 3 credits

Linguistic courses
9 credits

ENGL 564. English Syntax, 3 credits
ENGL 565. History of the English Language, 3 credits
ENGL 566. American English, 3 credits
ENGL 569. Topics in Linguistics, 3 credits
ENGL 663. Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credits
ENGL 664. Pedagogical Grammar, 3 credits
ENGL 666. Sociolinguistics, 3 credits

Elective courses

Six credit maximum may be earned as electives from any of the courses listed above or from any other graduate course in the English department, or from cognate courses in other departments.

NOTE: A minimum of half of the credits toward the graduate degree should be earned in courses limited to graduate students.

Licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Accreditation for Licensure Program

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Minnesota Board of Teaching

The TESL licensure program is available on-campus.

The TESL licensure program is available through online and ITV classes coordinated by the Center for Continuing Studies.

Online Eligibility

Students wishing to enroll in the online TESL licensure program without having to attend on the St. Cloud campus can take courses from almost anywhere in the world. For more information on the programs and technology available, contact the Center for Continuing Studies at 320-308-3081. Students from other countries can pursue online programs while in their home country or while in the U.S. on a different visa type than F-1 and J-1. International students in the United States on the F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll in online academic programs at SCSU due to the requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security.

Licensure Program Overview

The Master of Arts, TESL emphasis can be taken independently or in conjunction with K-12 licensure for the State of Minnesota.
ESL Licensure is a K-12 teaching license.
It includes 34 credits of education courses AND

a foreign language requirement composed of: one year of college (8 credits) or two years of high school or some combination of both or the equivalent.
Graduate students may qualify for K-12 licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) in the state of Minnesota by completing an appropriate education block (including student teaching) plus the following courses.

Prerequisite courses

The student must have completed an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, be in graduate standing, and have completed one year of a foreign language or equivalent.
ENGL 361. Introduction to Linguistics, 3 credits (online)

Licensure courses

K-12 ESL Licensure Graduate Program: 24 credits
Prerequisite:
ENGL 361. Introduction to Linguistics, 4 credits
One year of foreign language learning or equivalent experience.

Core

ENGL 661. Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits
OR
ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits
And
ENGL 662. Seminar in TESL Methods, 3 credits
ENGL 664. Pedagogical Grammar, 3 credits
ENGL 666. Sociolinguistics, 3 credits
ED 558. Literacy for Second Language Learners, 3 credits

Choose one of the following courses

ENGL 563. ESL and Culture, 3 credits
ENGL 673. Seminal in ESL and Culture, 3 credits
ED 557. Bilingual-Bicultural Education, 3 credits

Electives
Choose two of the following courses:

ENGL 663. Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credits
ENGL 667. Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL, 3 credits
ENGL 670. Vocabolary Acquisition, 3 credits
ENGL 669. Topics in Linguistics, 3 credits

St. Cloud State University

Graduate Catalog | School of Graduate Studies |

English Graduate Programs (ENGL)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements Specific to the Programs

Admission Deadlines Specific to the Program

Length of program — measured by semesters

Graduate Assistantship Overview

Degrees and Plans Offered

Master of Arts — English

Admission Requirement Specific to the Program (Master of Arts — English )

Plan A, 36 credits (Thesis)

Core courses

Choose one emphasis:

Plan B, 36 credits (Non-thesis, two Starred Papers)

Core courses

Choose one emphasis:

Master of Science — English: Teacher Education

Plans A and B, 36 credits

Master of Arts — Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis

Admission Requirements Specific to the Program

Online Eligibility

TEACH Grant Program

Plan A, 36 credits (Thesis)

Plan B, 36 credits (Non-thesis)

Licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Online Eligibility

Licensure Program Overview

Prerequisite courses

Licensure courses

Undergraduate Catalog (contact information)

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Graduate Catalog \| School of Graduate Studies \| Table of Contents \| Graduate Programs \| Graduate Course Descriptions \| Admissions Information \| Alphabetical Index Additional English Catalog Information English Graduate Programs (ENGL) Offered through the Department of English in the College of Fine Arts and Humanities 126 51B Phone: 320.308.3061 Fax: 320.308.5524 E-mail: english@stcloudstate.edu Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/english Department Chairperson: Dr. Raymond Philippot Department Secretary: Ms. Carol Fish, Ms. Barb Gammon, Ms. Sue Gill Graduate Director, English: Dr. Glenn Davis Graduate Director, Teaching English as a Second Language: Dr. James Robinson Graduate Faculty: Abartis, Baldwin, Barton, Cogdill, Connaughton, Crow, Davis, Dillman, Dorn, Foster, Fountaine, Fox, Gordon, Heiman, Hibbard, R. Inkster, Jackson, Keith, Kilborn, Kim, Klepetar, Koffi, Madden, Meissner, Moberly, Mohrbacher, S. Olson, Perry, Philippot, J. Robinson, Ross, Sebberson, Teutsch-Dwyer Program Overview The master's degree in English is appropriate for a program leading to the Ph.D. degree, for community college or secondary teaching, for general cultural enrichment, or for teaching English as a second language. The following programs are offered: Master of Arts in English Master of Science in English — teacher education Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is available on campus or completely online. Admission Requirements Specific to the Programs Details are provided under each emphasis area. Admission Deadlines Specific to the Program Fall semester: June 1 Spring semester: October 1 Summer terms: May 1 Length of program — measured by semesters Part-time student: six semesters taking six credits per semester. Full-time student: four semesters taking nine credits per semester. These programs are designed for both full-time and part-time students. Full-time students must expect to complete much of their course load in evening classes. Graduate courses are also offered in summer school, but a student cannot be assured of completing degree requirements solely with summer school work. The TESL program offers approximately seven courses online each semester allowing a student to complete an on-line program. Graduate Assistantship Overview Fifteen to twenty graduate assistantship positions are offered to instruct English 191. The Write Place offers five to six assistantships to provide tutoring to students. The Intensive English Center offers ten assistantships. Five to nine graduate assistantships are offered to instruct ESL courses. Degrees and Plans Offered Master of Arts: English, Plan A (Thesis or Creative Work with orals) at 36 credits Master of Arts: English, Plan B (Two Starred Papers with orals) at 36 credits Master of Arts: TESL, Plan A (Thesis with orals) at 36 credits Master of Arts: TESL, Plan B (Two Starred Papers with orals) at 39 credits Master of Science: English, Teacher Education, Plan A (Thesis with orals) at 36 credits Master of Science: English, Teacher Education, Plan B (Two Starred Papers with orals) at 36 credits Master of Arts — English The Master of Arts degree in English is appropriate for a program leading to the Ph.D., for community or technical college teaching, and for general cultural enrichment. A student can pursue a Master of Arts in English with a general emphasis or an emphasis in college teaching or rhetoric and applied writing. Admission Requirement Specific to the Program (Master of Arts — English ) For unconditional admission to the graduate program a minimum of 24 undergraduate semester credits in English is required, exclusive of general education courses. Meet the admission standards as required by the School of Graduate Studies. For admission consideration, applicants should directly submit to the English department a five- to ten-page sample of academic writing. Send your writing sample to the attention of Dr. Glenn Davis, English Dept. SCSU, 126 51B, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. All other application materials are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. Graduate students interested in future doctoral study should develop competence in an appropriate foreign language. Plan A, 36 credits (Thesis) Core courses ENGL 606. Research in English: Bibliographic Strategies (or equivalent course), 3 credits One 600-level course in British literature, 3 credits One 600-level course in American literature, 3 credits ENGL 699. Thesis, 6 credits OR ENGL 698. Creative Work, 6 credits NOTE: A student completing the Plan A program must pass a final oral examination on the thesis submitted to the student's final evaluation committee. Choose one emphasis: Emphasis one: Rhetoric and applied writing English courses 15 credit minimum Two courses (6 credits) from 607, 631, 632, 633 One course (3 credits) from 503, 532, 697 One course (3 credits) 634 One additional course elected in English (3 credits) (Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.) Cognate courses Six credits maximum may be earned in approved cognate courses. Emphasis two: General Master of Arts in English English courses 21 credit minimum Choose 21 credits from ENGL courses (Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.) Plan B, 36 credits (Non-thesis, two Starred Papers) Core courses ENGL 606. Research in English: Bibliographic Strategies (or equivalent course), 3 credits One 600-level course in British literature, 3 credits One 600-level course in American literature, 3 credits ENGL 698. Creative Work, 6 credits (Two starred papers written in conjunction with approved courses and supported with substantial research. The starred paper option requires one paper supported with substantial research and one creative work. Obtain department specifications for starred papers from the graduate director in English.) NOTE: A student completing the Plan B program must pass a final oral examination on the starred papers submitted to the student's final evaluation committee. Choose one emphasis: Emphasis one: Rhetoric and applied writing English courses 21 credit minimum ENGL 634. Academic and Professional Writing, 3 credits Two courses (6 credits) from 607, 631, 632, 633 One course (3 credits) from 503, 532, 697 (Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.) Cognate courses Six credits maximum may be earned in approved cognate courses. Emphasis two: General Master of Arts in English English courses 21 credit minimum Choose 21 credits from ENGL courses. (Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 665 may count toward the degree.) NOTE: To graduate a minimum of 18 credits must be earned in courses limited to graduate students. Graduate students interested in future doctoral study should develop competence in an appropriate foreign language. Master of Science — English: Teacher Education Admission Requirement Specific to the Program (Master of Science — English ) Completed an undergraduate teacher education program from an accredited teacher preparation institution. Completed a minimum of 24 semester credits of undergraduate credits in English exclusive of general education courses. Meet the admission standards as required by the School of Graduate Studies. For admission consideration, applicants should directly submit to the English department a five- to ten-page sample of academic writing. Send your writing sample to the attention of Dr. Glenn Davis, English Dept. SCSU, 126 51B, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. Plans A and B, 36 credits Research courses Plan A, 9 credits; Plan B, 3 credits ENGL 606. Research in English: Bibliographic Strategies (or equivalent course), 3 credits (Plan A and B) ENGL 699. Thesis, 6 credits (Plan A only) Core courses Plan A, 15 credit minimum; Plan B, 18 credit minimum One 600-level course in British literature, 3 credits One 600-level course in American literature, 3 credits Other credits to be selected with English department adviser. (Only three credits in any combination from 653, 655, 656 may count toward the degree.) Professional education courses Plan A or Plan B, 9 credit minimum Students will select College of Education courses in consultation with the English advisor. Elective courses Plan A, 3 credits; Plan B, 6 credits Credits from related fields to be selected with the English department adviser. Prior to graduation At least one-half of the master of science degree program must be earned in courses limited to graduate students. A student in Plan A must pass a final oral examination on the thesis submitted to the student's final evaluation committee. A student in Plan B must pass a final oral examination over the starred papers submitted to the student's final evaluation committee. Master of Arts — Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis This master degree program and licensure program can be completed on campus. The program can also be completed through online courses coordinated by the Center for Continuing Studies.For more information on the programs and technology available, contact the Center for Continuing Studies at 320-308-3081. Admission Requirements Specific to the Program For unconditional admission to the TESL program, one year of a second language or equivalent proficiency and completion of an introductory course in linguistics is required. Online Eligibility Students wishing to enroll in the online TESL program without having to attend on the St. Cloud campus can take courses from almost anywhere in the world. Students from other countries can pursue online programs while in their home country or while in the U.S. on a different visa type than F-1 and J-1. International students in the United States on the F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll in online academic programs at SCSU due to the requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security. For more information visit: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/english/masters/default.asp. TEACH Grant Program The federal government is sponsoring a TEACH Grant program for up to $4,000 a year for graduate students seeking to become TESL educators. To explore this opportunity visit SCSU's Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid Web site at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid/grants.asp. Access additional details from the federal government at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp. Plan A, 36 credits (Thesis) Research courses 9 credits ENGL 607. Research in English: Empirical Designs, 3 credits, ENGL 699. Thesis, 6 credits Pedagogy courses 6 credits, choose two courses ENGL 662. Seminar in TESL Methods, 3 credits AND either ENGL 661. Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits OR ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits 9 credits, choose three courses ENGL 563. ESL and Culture, 3 credits ENGL 567. Topics in Teaching ESL, 3 to 6 credits ENGL 652. Computers, English, and Pedagogy, 3 credits ENGL 654. Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice, 3 credits ENGL 656. Teaching College Writing, 3 credits ENGL 667. Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL, 3 credits ENGL 668. Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 credits ENGL 669. Topics Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 to 6 credits ENGL 670. Vocabulary Acquisition, 3 credits ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits ENGL 673. Seminar in ESL and Culture, 3 credits ED 557. Bilingual-Bicultural Education, 3 credits ED 558. Literacy for Second Language Learners, 3 credits Linguistics 6 credits, choose two classes ENGL 564. English Syntax, 3 credits ENGL 565. History of the English Language, 3 credits ENGL 566. American English, 3 credits ENGL 569. Topics in Linguistics, 3 credits ENGL 663. Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credits ENGL 664. Pedagogical Grammar, 3 credits ENGL 666. Sociolinguistics, 3 credits Elective courses A maximum of six credits may be earned as electives from any of the courses listed above, or from any other graduate course in the English department, or from cognate courses in other departments. NOTE: A minimum of half of the credits should be earned in courses limited to graduate students. Information on costs for on-campus and online programs is availble on the Tuition and Fees page of the Graduate Catalog. Plan B, 36 credits (Non-thesis) Research courses 6 credits ENGL 668. Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 credits (online only) ENGL 607. Research in English, 3 credits Pedagogy courses 6 credits ENGL 662. Seminar in TESL Methods, 3 credits AND either ENGL 661. Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits (online) OR ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits 9 credits, choose three courses ENGL 563. ESL and Culture, 3 credits (online) ENGL 567. Topics in Teaching ESL, 3 to 6 credits ENGL 652. Computers, English, and Pedagogy, 3 credits ENGL 654. Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice, 3 credits ENGL 656. Teaching College Writing, 3 credits ENGL 667. Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL, 3 credits ENGL 668. Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 credits ENGL 669. Topics Seminar in TESL and Language Acquisition Research, 3 to 6 credits (online) ENGL 670. Vocabulary Acquisition, 3 credits ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits ENGL 673. Seminarl in ESL and Culture, 3 credits ED 557. Bilingual-Bicultural Education, 3 credits ED 558. Literacy for Second Language Learners, 3 credits Linguistic courses 9 credits ENGL 564. English Syntax, 3 credits ENGL 565. History of the English Language, 3 credits ENGL 566. American English, 3 credits ENGL 569. Topics in Linguistics, 3 credits ENGL 663. Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credits ENGL 664. Pedagogical Grammar, 3 credits ENGL 666. Sociolinguistics, 3 credits Elective courses Six credit maximum may be earned as electives from any of the courses listed above or from any other graduate course in the English department, or from cognate courses in other departments. NOTE: A minimum of half of the credits toward the graduate degree should be earned in courses limited to graduate students. Licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Accreditation for Licensure Program National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Minnesota Board of Teaching The TESL licensure program is available on-campus. The TESL licensure program is available through online and ITV classes coordinated by the Center for Continuing Studies. Online Eligibility Students wishing to enroll in the online TESL licensure program without having to attend on the St. Cloud campus can take courses from almost anywhere in the world. For more information on the programs and technology available, contact the Center for Continuing Studies at 320-308-3081. Students from other countries can pursue online programs while in their home country or while in the U.S. on a different visa type than F-1 and J-1. International students in the United States on the F-1 and J-1 visas are not eligible to enroll in online academic programs at SCSU due to the requirements set by the Department of Homeland Security. Licensure Program Overview The Master of Arts, TESL emphasis can be taken independently or in conjunction with K-12 licensure for the State of Minnesota. ESL Licensure is a K-12 teaching license. It includes 34 credits of education courses AND a foreign language requirement composed of: one year of college (8 credits) or two years of high school or some combination of both or the equivalent. Graduate students may qualify for K-12 licensure in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) in the state of Minnesota by completing an appropriate education block (including student teaching) plus the following courses. Prerequisite courses The student must have completed an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, be in graduate standing, and have completed one year of a foreign language or equivalent. ENGL 361. Introduction to Linguistics, 3 credits (online) Licensure courses K-12 ESL Licensure Graduate Program: 24 credits Prerequisite: ENGL 361. Introduction to Linguistics, 4 credits One year of foreign language learning or equivalent experience. Core ENGL 661. Theories of Second Language Acquisition, 3 credits OR ENGL 671. Child Bilingualism, 3 credits And ENGL 662. Seminar in TESL Methods, 3 credits ENGL 664. Pedagogical Grammar, 3 credits ENGL 666. Sociolinguistics, 3 credits ED 558. Literacy for Second Language Learners, 3 credits Choose one of the following courses ENGL 563. ESL and Culture, 3 credits ENGL 673. Seminal in ESL and Culture, 3 credits ED 557. Bilingual-Bicultural Education, 3 credits Electives Choose two of the following courses: ENGL 663. Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credits ENGL 667. Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL, 3 credits ENGL 670. Vocabolary Acquisition, 3 credits ENGL 669. Topics in Linguistics, 3 credits Undergraduate Catalog (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 09/02/2009 Phone: (320) 308-3144 © 2009 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. 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