Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program at University of North Texas provides students with the skills to teach English as a second language and prepare them for careers in education, government, law, and more. The program focuses on research-backed methods for acquiring languages and includes a practicum in ESL, giving students practical experience in teaching English to non-native speakers. The program also offers opportunities for students to engage in research and participate in a variety of student-led activities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a 36-credit hour program offered on campus at the University of North Texas (UNT). It is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching English as a second language (ESL) and/or foreign language and language arts instruction for K-12 (with additional certification and coursework from the College of Education). The program also serves as a foundation for doctoral studies in second language acquisition and the teaching of English as a second language. The program focuses on developing students' skills as educators and utilizes research-backed methods for acquiring languages to teach English to non-native speakers. It provides broad training in all core areas of linguistics and prepares students for challenging careers in a variety of industries, including:
- Bioinformatics
- Education
- Government
- Law
- Natural language processing
Teaching:
The program offers courses on:
- Second language acquisition
- Pedagogical approaches to English grammar
- Methods and practicum in teaching English as a second or additional language
- English language variation and change, including varieties of English spoken worldwide Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience designing and implementing ESL instruction, including actual practice in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Careers:
A degree in Linguistics makes students competitive for jobs in:
- Advertising
- Codes and code-breaking
- Language education
- Law — forensic linguistics
- Marketing
- Speech — language pathology and audiology Some of the activities from this research network include:
- Linguistics Colloquium
- Linguistics in Motion Film Series
- Linguistics Summer Institute
- Linguistics Circle
- Linguistics Conferences and Symposia The research programs of individual faculty members are aimed at corpora creation and analysis using current theories from poetics and discourse analysis, variation and change, language learning, morphosyntactic and syntactic analysis, and phonetic and phonological analysis. UNT linguists sit on editorial boards or serve as review editors for journals such as:
- Linguistics of the Tibeto-Burman Area
- Himalayan Linguistics
- Journal of South Asian Language and Linguistics
- International Journal of American Linguistics Students can participate in student-led reading groups of articles and discussions of research projects in linguistics related to thesis topics.
University of North Texas Summary
Overview:
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university located in Denton, Texas. It is a large institution with nearly 47,000 students, making it a top choice for career readiness in Texas. UNT offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates.
Services Offered:
UNT provides a variety of services to its students, including:
MyUNT:
A portal for accessing student information, grades, and other resources.CANVAS:
An online learning platform for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.Student Email:
An email account for communication with faculty, staff, and other students.UNT Directory:
A directory for finding contact information for faculty, staff, and departments.Libraries:
Access to extensive library resources, including books, journals, and databases.Financial Aid:
A variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.Student Life:
A wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities.Campus Map:
An interactive map of the campus, including buildings, parking lots, and other points of interest.Jobs at UNT:
A job board for students seeking on-campus employment.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNT offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience with a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved. Students can participate in:
Student organizations:
Over 400 student organizations, including academic, cultural, and social clubs.Athletics:
The Mean Green athletic program, which competes in NCAA Division I.Campus events:
A variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and festivals.Community engagement:
Opportunities to volunteer in the local community.Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
UNT offers a wide range of academic programs, with many ranked among the nation's top 100.Affordability:
UNT provides significant financial aid to students, making it a more affordable option for many.Quality of Life:
Located in Denton, a vibrant college town, UNT offers a safe and enjoyable campus environment.Academic Programs:
UNT offers over 100 academic programs across a variety of disciplines, including:
Arts and Design:
Visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and more.Business and Industry:
Accounting, finance, marketing, management, and more.Communications and Media:
Journalism, public relations, advertising, and more.Data Analytics and Information:
Computer science, information technology, and more.Education:
Elementary education, secondary education, special education, and more.Health and Wellness:
Nursing, health sciences, and more.Humanities and Social Sciences:
History, English, psychology, sociology, and more.Music and Performing Arts:
Music performance, music education, theatre arts, and more.Public Service:
Criminal justice, political science, social work, and more.STEM:
Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and more.Other:
- UNT is a designated Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation.
- UNT has been named one of the safest college campuses in the nation by Alarms.org for four consecutive years.
- UNT is a top college for students graduating with the least debt, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- UNT is a top college for enrolling transfer students, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- UNT has been named one of America's Top Colleges by Forbes for 16 consecutive years.
- UNT is located in Denton, which has been ranked as the 7th best college town in the nation by 247WallSt.com.
