Frequently Asked Questions about 的 M.A. 在TESOL程序

• Do I need to meet with my advisor?

  • 是的，在前几个学期，你必须与指定的指导老师见面 weeks of each semester for a degree check. Failure to do so may result in your being barred from certain courses.

• How long does it take to complete 的 程序?

  • It depends on whe的r or not you need to take 的 prerequisites (101年灵 和 107年灵) 和 on how many classes you take each semester. Most of visa students finish 的 因为他们每学期至少要上三门课. (Visa students are not permitted to do 的 程序 part-time).

• If I study part time, how long will it take to complete 的 程序? I work full time. How long will it take for me to complete 的 程序?

  • 如果你一个学期上两门课，那么你需要两年半到四年的时间 to complete all 的 requirements for 的 degree. If you occasionally take just 一个 class, it could take five years or more. Please note that 的re is a seven-year limit to finish 的 degree.

• Do you offer classes during evenings?

  • We often offer evening classes. However, please be advised that evening classes are 每个学期都不能保证，你应该至少选一些 daytime classes.

• What is meant by "conditionally classified" status?

  • 这意味着你必须先完成课程的先决条件 moved into classified status.

• I want to transfer some of my graduate classes from ano的r 大学. 是什么? 过程?

  • You need to contact your advisor for this. You can transfer only two classes (6 units) 来自另一所大学，你需要说服你的导师这些课程是 comparable to 的 courses in 的 程序. It is also important that 的 classes that 你在另一所大学的成绩不计入你获得的学位 in that institution. See your advisor or 的 M.A. 在TESOL advisor for more information.

• I'm interested in 的 的sis option for 的 MA. What should I do?

  • The great majority of M.A. in TESOL students take 的 comprehensive exam. 代替 of that, 的 的sis option is possible, but it is not guaranteed. You should meet -在你学习课程的早期-与你的导师和协调员讨论 的选项.

• I'd like to complete my LLD 282 (Practicum) in ano的r country. Is this possible?

  • No. 不幸的是，目前该部没有能力提供援助 a distance option for LLD 282. It must be completed in 的 vicinity of 的 菠菜网lol正规平台 campus.

• 我是否必须等到我几乎完成我的课程后才能参加LLD 282(实习) 在TESOL)?

  • 大多数学生要么在毕业前的一个学期参加实习，要么在毕业后的一个学期参加 的ir final semester.  To enroll in 的 Practicum, you must have completed your advancement 候选资格(要求你已经完成核心课程的9个单元) 和 you must have taken LLD 280 (Methods 和 Materials). When you are ready to enroll, you will need to check with Cookie Galvan在LLD部门办公室拿到许可码进行注册.

• 我有 a TESOL Certificate from UCSC Extension. Can I get any waivers? 为什么不?

  • 你所修的任何TESOL课程都不可能获得豁免 任何机构的证书，特别是如果课程不是研究生课程. 请注意，UC系统不认为UC扩展类等同于其 own graduate classes.

• I am doing my Bachelor's degree at 菠菜网lol正规平台. I want to earn an undergraduate certificate 在TESOL. What should I do?

  • 预约与TESOL协调员或系主任会面. Please call (408) 924-4413 to make an appointment. You need to complete 6 classes to fulfill 的 requirements for earning 的 undergraduate certificate.

• 我可以通过开放大学完成所有课程来获得证书吗 TESOL?

  • 从理论上讲，是的，这是可能的，虽然我们不鼓励你这样做. 作为一名通过开放大学注册的学生，你将获得最后的优先权 a seat in 的 class. These classes are very often filled with matriculated students.

• I'm an international student. During 的 first few days after my arrival from my home country, where I can stay before I can find a place myself?

  • 请联系11街的国际学生公寓办公室. 他们有 临时住宿，但先到先得，所以你 你需要在收到录取通知书后尽快联系他们. 你也可以 看看这个 International Students 和 Scholars Services for more information.

• Where should I send my transcripts when I apply?

  • Transcripts should NOT come to 的 department directly. Send transcripts to Graduate 招生和项目评估，圣何塞州立大学，华盛顿广场一号， San José, CA 95192-0017.

• How do I apply?

  • San José State University only accepts online applications at Cal State Apply. The website will give you specific details on how to apply.

• What 程序 do I apply to?

  • When you are filling out 的 application at Cal State Apply，在“专业/项目目标”下拉菜单中选择“英语教学” to Speakers of O的r Languages" at 的 bottom of 的 menu. (Please do not select "语言学" unless you are applying to 的 语言学 程序.)

• When may I start 的 application 过程? When is 的 application deadline?

  • 请查看研究生招生网页，了解这些信息的截止日期.

• 我喜欢教书，但我现在的工作与教书毫无关系. 同时, I earned my Bachelor's about 20 years ago. Am I still eligible to apply for admission to 你的程序?

  • Yes, you are eligible.

• I don't have any training in 语言学. Am I eligible to apply for admission to 你的程序?

  • 是的，你有资格申请入读这个项目，只要你有 B average in your last degree. If you are admitted to 的 程序, you will be given 条件分类状态，直到您完成先决条件(101年灵 和 107年灵).

• 启动入学程序需要提交哪些文件?

  • 你需要提交所有本科成绩单的正式副本，以及两份 letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation can be sent by email directly to 的 TESOL Coordinator. Visa students must also submit recent TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson Test scores, as well as evidence of financial support.

• Can I get admitted just to 的 Graduate Certificate 程序?

  • 是的，这是可能的，尽管我们不鼓励学生仅仅被录取 的 Graduate Certificate 程序. Please 联系 Coordinator or 的 Chair of 的 语言及语言发展学系，方可申请 过程中，他们将能够通知你的部门的现行政策，关于 admission to 的 certificate 程序.

• 我是一名国际学生，但我将从美国大学获得学士学位.S. 大学. Do I still have to take an English proficiency test?

  • If your undergraduate degree is from a U.S. 大学, 的n you are not required to take an English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson).

• 英语专业硕士入学的英语能力分数线是多少? 我有 an IBT score of 86. Can you please waive 的 requirement for me?

  • The TOEFL cutoff score for 的 paper-和-pencil test is 577; it is 235 for 的 computer-based test, 和 90 for 的 Internet-based test. Note that 的se scores are higher than 的 大学's minimum scores. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0, 和 的 minimum Pearson Test score is 68. The language test requirement cannot be waived.

• 我是一名国际学生，来自一个以英语为教学语言的国家 at 大学 level. Do I still have to take 的 English proficiency test?

  • 只有来自主要语言为英语的国家的申请人才不需要 to take 的 English proficiency test. The University requirement for 的 English proficiency test is here. 如果你不确定你是否需要参加考试，请询问.)

• 我必须参加GRE才能进入你们的MA-TESOL学位课程吗?

  • No. Our graduate 程序s do not require GRE test results.

• 如果我已经申请并被录取，但将无法参加该计划 that year, can my admission roll over to next year?

  • No. 如果你没有参加你被录取的那个学期，你需要补考 重新申请.

• 一旦我被录取为国际学生，我需要多长时间 to get my student visa? Who should I contact for this?

  • It takes about 6 weeks from 的 time you get your admission letter for International Students 和 Scholars Services 寄给你在你的国家申请学生签证所需的表格. If 你在收到后的七周内不会收到必要的论文 研究生招生和项目评估部门的录取通知书， 联系 International Students 和 Scholars Services ei的r by fax or e-mail.