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TESOL and World Language BSEd(TESOL)/TESOL and World Language Education MEd(non-thesis)

The TESOL and World Language BSED (TESOL Education Area of Emphasis)/TESOL and World Language Education MEd Double Dawgs program prepares students to be leaders in the instruction of language at the P-12 level. The TESOL and World Language BSED (TESOL Education Area of Emphasis) provides excellent instruction in language and pedagogy. This program fulfills requirements for a MED in TESOL and World Language Education, which leads to GA certification at the T-5 level. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a TESOL endorsement for grades P-12 if they wish to be able to teach English to English Language Learners or have them as students in their courses.

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Admission to Program

Students may apply to the TESOL and World Language Professional Preparation program in the Spring of their second year to begin the Fall of the third year. Admittance to the pathway requires a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 in all foreign language or LLED courses.

Curriculum

Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.

LLED 6530
LLED 6531
LLED 7540
LLED 7570

Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:

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Admission to Graduate Program

Applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose, a resume or CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation of which one must attest to the candidate's linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding. In addition, applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a supervisor who can attest to the applicant's experience working with children and/or adolescents (P-12). A total of 50 hours of documented experience is required that may come from a single or a combination of various sources, including summer employment; after-school programs; church programs; community programs; or similar experiences.

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Undergraduate Major Information

  • Major: TESOL and World Language Education B.S.Ed.
  • Department/College: Language and Literacy Education

Advising Contact

  • Name: Laurie Zielinski
  • Email: lhaworth@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-2126
  • Address: 612 Aderhold Hall

Graduate Major Information

  • Major: TESOL and World Language Education M.Ed.
  • Department/College: Language and Literacy Education

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