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Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Intercultural Studies (M.A. TEFL/ICS) prepares
professional teachers of English as a foreign language with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively
in a variety of settings. This degree specializes in teaching both children and adults and prepares graduates for
leadership roles in the field of teaching English as a Foreign Language. In addition, students take six hours of
intercultural studies to prepare for living and teaching in another country and/or culture. Upon completion of this
program, students can be recommended to receive ACSI certification in TESOL.
Objectives
The M.A. 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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Teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing at all levels of proficiency.
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Develop appropriate curriculum for all ages and levels of English language learners (ELLs).
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Demonstrate the integrity and quality of Christian educators.
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Assess all areas of language skills for the purpose of proficiency, placement, and achievement testing.
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Understand the dynamic cultural forces which affect teaching and ministry.
Admission Requirements
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Students must fulfill the general admission requirements of the university (see
the
Admissions section for
details).
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Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or scores above the 50th percentile on the
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).
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M.A. TEFL/ICS international students whose first language is not English must score 100 on the internet-
based test, 250 on the computer-based examination, or 600 on the paper-based examination of the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
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. TEFL/ICS program.
Transfer Policy
Course credits earned at another institution may be counted toward the M.A. 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/45 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.
This degree is offered in two different formats: Program 1 — for college graduates with no previous studies in
Bible or theology, and Program 2 — for college graduates who have at least 15 semester hours of Bible, theology,
or Church history.
Students who complete the M.A. TEFL/ICS degree receive a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate
upon graduation.
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