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International Education Program Master of Education concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language 

Open only to educators/professionals living and working overseas. 

 The Master of Education with a concentration in the Teaching of
English as a Second Language (TESL) is designed for teachers
who are currently teaching overseas and who have a strong
interest in second language related issues. It provides the
theoretical and practical knowledge to be a competent and
effective teacher of English as a Second/ Foreign language.
Courses are provided in an intensive format and require prior
readings, pre-course, and post-course assignments. The program
of study culminates in a final portfolio.

Note: This program does not lead to the Initial License in English as a Second Language (ESL).

Overseas students seeking licensure as a teacher of ESL follow
the regulations of the state from which they seek licensure.

Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants with a foreign degree must submit official transcripts to an accredited evaluation agency.
2. The applicant must have a minimum undergraduate quality point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of ten (10) courses is required for graduation.
As a culminating experience, each matriculated student is
required to complete a portfolio at the end of the student’s final
course. Portfolios are to be submitted to the C. Louis Cedrone
International Education Center at Framingham State University.

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