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Linguistics and Language Development Department

MA - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

For information concerning university requirements which are additional to the following requirements established by the department, see the Academic Requirements section of this catalog. The requirements for the MA - TESOL include those established by the department.

Plan A (with Thesis)

Completion of 30 units; approved thesis proposal and thesis. The thesis option allows a student to pursue research in an area of common interest to the student and a faculty member.

Plan B (without Thesis)

Students are required to complete a total of 30 units (24 required; 6 electives); in addition, students must pass a comprehensive examination.


Course Requirements

Core Courses24
LLD 250W, LLD 260, LLD 261, LLD 270, LLD 271, LLD 280, LLD 282 and LLD 283
Additional Courses6
Plan A (with Thesis)6
LLD 299
Plan B (without Thesis)6
Two electives
Emphasis in English for Specific Purposes (ESP)6
LLD 290 (3); LLD 291 or LLD 292 (3)

Total Units:30