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Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Intercultural Studies (M.A. in TEFL/ICS) prepares
professional teachers of English as a foreign language with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively
in a wide variety of cross-cultural settings. This degree specializes in teaching adults in a non-English speaking
context and prepares graduates for leadership roles in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. Students
take nine hours of intercultural studies to prepare for living and teaching in another country and/or culture.
Objectives
The M.A. in TEFL/ICS equips students to:
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Understand the major concepts of linguistics and English syntax.
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Apply knowledge of linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory to practical classroom
instruction.
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Analyze English as a Second Languge (ESL) students’ language needs and design appropriate instruction.
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Teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing at at all levels of proficiency.
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Understand the dynamic cultural forces which affect teaching and ministry .
Admission Requirements
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Students must fulfill general admission requirements (see Admissions for detailed information).
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Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or scores above the 50
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percentile on the GRE.
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M.A. TEFL/ICS International Students whose first language is not English must score 600 on the paper-
based examination, or 250 on the computer-based examination, or 100 on the internet-based test of the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Co-requisites
Twelve credits of foundational Bible/theology co-requisites must be completed prior to the internship: MIN 5300
Foundations of Spiritual Development, a Bible survey course, a hermeneutics course, and a theology course.
Candidates for admission who hold an undergraduate degree in Bible, a Bible certificate, or who have completed
30 hours of Bible coursework are exempt from taking the 12 hours of co-requisites.
Time Limit
The time limit for completion of all requirements is ten years, measured from the date a student begins
coursework in the M.A. in TEFL/ICS program.
Transfer Policy
Course credits earned at another institution may be counted toward the M.A. in TEFL/ICS degree, but the majority
(51%) of the course credits required for the degree must be taken at Columbia International University. Transfer
credit must be approved by the student’s advisor and dean.
Completion Requirements
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A minimum GPA of 2.5
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Chapel attendance is required in order to experience the core values and ethos of the CIU family. Students
may attend on campus or via audio files posted on
www.ciu.edu
. Students must register for the appropriate
CHL 5xxx course based on the following allocations: 15 chapels/30 hours; 30 chapels/60 hours.
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Read the entire Bible following admission, including selections assigned in Bible courses. This requirement
must be completed six weeks prior to graduation.
Course of Study
30
CHL 5001
Chapel 1
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TEFL Core
18
LNG 5040
Methods & Techniques of Teaching Listening, Speaking, and
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Pronunciation
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