June 2008
630:163g Cultural Aspects of Language & Language Teaching*
July 2008
630:125g Introduction to Linguistics*
Fall 2008
630:201 Introduction to Graduate Study in TESOL/Applied Linguistics (MA students only)
630:165g Language Development (ESL students only)*
Spring 2009
630:193g TESOL I: Methods & Approaches*
June 2009
630:289 Seminar in Bilingualism*
July 2009
630:192g Problems in English Grammar (MA students only)
Fall 2009
630:194g TESOL II: Pedagogical Strategies*
Spring 2010
630:292 Second Language Acquisition (MA only)*
Summer 2010
Begin MA research paper
June 2010
630:240 Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) (MA only; some on-campus attendance may be required)
OR
630:295 Language Testing (MA only)
July 2010
630:154g Phonology (MA only)
Fall 2010
630 297 TESOL Practicum (MA only)
Comprehensive exam (Fall 2010 or Spring/Summer 2011)
Spring 2011
Comprehensive exam (Fall 2010 or Spring/Summer 2011)
Summer 2010
Begin MA research paper
Summer 2011
Complete MA research paper
* These courses may be applied toward the 18 credit hours required for the Iowa English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement. In addition to coursework, ESL students must have a minimum of 12 hours of supervised teaching at both the K-6 and 7-12 endorsement levels, at least one of which must include ESL.
Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
Courses in this program are offered primarily via the ICN. Delivery of ICN programs is limited to the state of Iowa.
WebCT
Courses in this program have an online component utilizing WebCT, a computer conferencing program requiring Internet access and a web browser — no additional software is required. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.
UNI campus
Summer sessions in this program may involve some on-campus or central site study.