Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program is located in Carbondale, IL, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Although GRE scores are NOT required for admission, GRE scores are required in order to be considered for fellowships. Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11

Applied

8

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 25th	February 25th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Although GRE scores are NOT required for admission, GRE scores are required in order to be considered for fellowships.
Master's Degree Requirements	1. Application form, 2. Personal statement, 3. Three letters of recommendation, 4. Transcripts of all college work

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 90
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

6

Total Graduate Students

133%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	33.33%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (50%)

Female (50%)

Faculty

6

Total faculty

Full-time - 5

Part-time - 1

Male (3)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Phonology and phonetics; morphology and syntax; second language pedagogty; ESL learning strategies; sociolinguistics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Linguistics and TESOL
Faner Hall, MC 4517
Carbondale, IL  62901
United States

Contact Dr. Karen Baertsch
Linguistics Program Coordinator
Email: kbaertsc@siu.edu
Phone: -453-3426

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