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Master of Science (MSc) in Education Specialising in TEFL

The master of science in education with a specialization in teaching English as a foreign language focuses on training current and future educators in the areas of foreign language instruction assessment and evaluation and curriculum development. This specialization provides students with a foundation in second language learning theories and instructional technology and distance education. Through an articulation agreement with London Teacher Training College students can transfer up to 15 credits toward programme requirements. Additional elective courses for advanced studies in two concentration areas are also available. Course content is research based and infuses best practices in education.

Who Should Apply

  1. Practicing language, English as a second language, and English as a foreign language educators who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their expertise in their current field or
  2. Individuals with bachelor's degrees who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their knowledge and skills in teaching English as a foreign language

Entrance Requirements

  1. Completed admission application form, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  2. Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor's degree by a regionally accredited institution (2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average required) or the completion of one of the alternative admission requirements .
  3. Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions .
  4. Proof of LTTC Course Registration or Certificate of Completion

For Non-Native English Speakers

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency by providing proof of a minimum score of 550/213/80 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

Course Contents

Courses taught by FSEHS-NSU

These courses are worth 3 credits each:

  1. TEFL 515 TEFL Curriculum and Materials Development
  2. TEFL 530 Technology in TEFL
  3. TEFL 547 Testing & Evaluation in TEFL
  4. TEFL 569 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  5. TEFL 580 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
  6. INED 500 Comparative International Education
  7. CUR 526 Educational Research for Practitioners

Articulation Agreement Courses

Transfer up to 15 credits from LTTC which has entered into an articulation agreement with NSU's Fischler School of Education and Human Services. These courses have been reviewed and approved by NSU faculty members. Students who transfer in less than 15 credits from LTTC must select other NSU TEFL courses to complete 36 credits.

Courses taught by LTTC

  1. LTTC 620 Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers - 3 credits
  2. LTTC 630 Diploma in Teaching Business English - 3 credits
  3. LTTC 640 Diploma in TESOL - 6 credits
  4. Applied Professional Experience (Offered by FSEHS-NSU) or LTTC Certificate in TEFL - 3 credits

Applied Professional Experience

The applied professional experience and the international applied professional experience are among the many practical applications included in the teaching English as a foreign language specialization. The capstone project is the final step in the completion of the programme. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, either in the United States or abroad, students will conduct a bilingual or foreign language teaching experience, maintain reflective journals, and create files of samples of their students' work and the assessment instruments used to demonstrate achievement of professional and content standards. All applied professional experiences are accompanied by portfolios detailing the rationale, process, and evaluation of the project. Students who have completed an international TEFL certificate, like the LTTC Certificate in TEFL may use the certificate to fulfill the applied professional experience requirement. All other international TEFL certificates must be approved by the programme office.

Completion Requirements

Important Additional Information for LTTC Candidates

LTTC participants may transfer up to three (3) LTTC courses equivalent to fifteen (12) graduate credits and the LTTC Certificate in TEFL (3 credits) towards completion of their NSU/FSEHS M.S. in Education Degree. LTTC participants must provide proof of completion of any courses-credits transferred into the M.S. in Education Degree and must meet NSU/FSEHS admission requirements as outlined in the NSU/FSEHS Catalog and Student Handbook.

LTTC participants must provide copies of the LTTC Certificate in TEFL and a transcript of the LTTC transferable courses prior to receiving the M.S. in Education with a specialization in TEFL.

In order to receive the special tuition rate, per this Agreement, LTTC participants must provide proof of completion of the LTTC courses or evidence that the courses are in progress. All courses must be completed and the copy of the LTTC Certificate in TEFL must be received by NSU/FSEHS, prior to receiving the M.S. in Education at NSU/FSEHS.

Participants entering the M.S. in Education program through LTTC and transferring LTTC courses for graduate credit are responsible for directly completing all registration requirements and paying $300 per graduate credit for the NSU/FSEHS courses (total of 21 credits or more) they take to complete the M.S. in Education with a specialization in TEFL.

This tuition rate is applicable ONLY to the M.S. in Education with a specialization in TEFL and outside of the United States. LTTC prospective students seeking admissions into NSU/FSEHS will be required to pay application, registration and any other student fees charged to university students.

Faculty

Faculty members for the Master of Science in education are recognized scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners. They are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most important, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to inspire others.

Program Costs

Application Fee $50
Student Service Fee (per term-16 weeks) $250
Registration Fee (per term) $30
Tuition Fees (per credit) $300 (21 credits= $6300)
Graduation fee $75

How to enrol

Contact the University directly.

Course Details

Course Code MSCEDU
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