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West Chester University

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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

The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at West Chester University is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for a career teaching English to non-native English speakers. Our graduates address the factors and issues which inform second language education and are highly capable instructors for a variety of learners across the education industry including public schools (PK-12). Our graduates become language and literacy educators and community leaders among diverse populations within the U.S. and abroad. Our program is also a great option for pre-certified teachers looking to develop their field-related expertise in the areas of second language teaching, curriculum design, assessment, language program development, and educational leadership and advocacy.

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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

Twardowski Career Development Center on campus offers job and internship postings, resume and cover letter assistance, and more...
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Information on Jobs and internships posted daily. Access state-wide and national networks of other jobs all in one convenient location! Internships and Jobs Link: Internship and Job Resources
Resources for developing Resumes and Cover Letters:  Resume & Cover Letter Resources
And other services, many available online: Twardowski Career Development Center
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PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

An undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0, and a GPA of 3.25 in Psychology.
GRE General test scores of 153 (Verbal) and 144 (Quantitative). According to the ETS, these are concordant with scores of 500 on the scale used prior.

The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores will be accepted only in unusual circumstances.
Applicants who were not Psychology majors may be required to complete undergraduate Psychology courses as a condition of admission to a program or as a condition for approval to Degree Candidacy.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
A personal goals statement is required.
Other requirements as published in the Graduate Catalog of West Chester University.
Important note for students applying to the General Program: No application will be considered without a clear statement of research interest and the identification of at least two desired faculty mentors, with an indication of which faculty mentor would be your first choice. Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact their desired faculty mentor before applying.
Note: Admission to the Post-Master's certificate program requires only the application form and an official copy of the graduate transcript.

Applicants are required to submit evidence of English Language Proficiency. This may be done through submission of TOEFL score (minimum of 80), IELTS academic test score (minimum of 6.5), Duolingo English Test (scores 105+), or completion of an English Language Service (ELS) program. WCU's institution code is 2659.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test scores are not required if you graduated from a U.S. Institution with a bachelor's or master's degree and have provided WCU with an official copy of your transcript showing a degree has been awarded.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test scores are not required from those living in the following countries.
ELS - an applicant must submit proof of completion of ELS level 112 (Intensive English for Academic Purposes)

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 19290 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 50 USD
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