Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Doctoral Degree Program | Doctor of Education (EdD) | San Diego, California
A DOCTORATE IN TESOL IS YOUR PATHWAY TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Alliant TESOL doctoral program in California is designed to meet the ever-increasing demand for specialists in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in schools, universities, government, independent agencies and other organizations throughout the world. Alliant's doctorate in TESOL program in San Diego prepares respected practitioner-scholars with a focus on:
- TESOL theory and methodology
- Applied EFL and ESL research
- Design, implementation, evaluation and administration of second language programs
- Curriculum and materials development
- Cultural, sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic factors of second language acquisition
- Integration of technology in second language teaching
- Teacher training
MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT WITH ALLIANT'S TESOL DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Alliant's TESOL doctoral alumni play key leadership roles in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) academic programs at colleges and universities worldwide, including holding faculty and program director positions. In addition, TESOL doctoral graduates uniquely understand the dynamic needs of English language learners and are well-suited to address national and international language policies as part of government and other institutional agencies. Graduates also work to develop texts and other learning materials that benefit English language learners and instructors.
ALLIANT'S TESOL DOCTORATE - A TOP CHOICE
Alliant International University is the #1 TESOL doctoral degree in the USA for degrees conferred in the 2010-2011 academic year.*
*Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics
DOCTORATE IN TESOL PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Offered on Alliant's San Diego, California campus
- 60 units
- Full program completion in as soon as three years
- Applied, hands-on learning opportunities
- Highly-qualified and experienced faculty
- Low student-to-faculty ratio
- International student community
- No GRE requirement
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in TESOL, English, Education, Applied Linguistics or a related field
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in ESL/EFL
- Application - Apply now online
- Interview
- Two letters of recommendation from supervisors, academic instructors, volunteer coordinators or other professional and/or academic relationships
- 5-7 page personal essay including autobiographical statement, professional aspirations, accomplishments and any relevant experience
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally-accredited university (degrees in progress are acceptable) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (GPA exemptions may be granted)
- TESOL Writing and Critical Analysis Test
- $65 application fee
International students: Please click here to review additional admission requirements. A Graduate English Communications co-requisite course may apply for applicants whose native language is not English.
EARN YOUR DOCTORATE IN TESOL FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY
Alliant International University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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