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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE/INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
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.
Objectives
The M.A. TEFL/ICS equips students to:
Understand the major concepts of linguistics and English syntax.
Apply knowledge of linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory to practical classroom instruction.
Teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing at all levels of proficiency.
Develop appropriate curriculum for all ages and levels of English Language Learners (ELLs).
Demonstrate the integrity and quality of Christian educators.
Assess all areas of language skills for the purpose of proficiency, placement, and achievement testing.
Understand the dynamic cultural forces which affect teaching and ministry.
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill the general admission requirements of the university (see the Admissions section for details).
Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or scores above the 50th percentile on the Graduate
Record Examinations (GRE).
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 Limitation
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 a minimum of one-third
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
A minimum GPA of 2.5.
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 for 30 hours; 30 chapels for 45 hours.
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.
Program 1 Course of Study
45
CHL 5001
Chapel I
0
CHL 5002
Chapel II
0
Bible
15
BIB 5410
Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Bible
3
Choose four courses from BIB*.
12
*up to 3 hours of THE course work may be applied toward this requirement