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Master of Arts in TESOL

2011 Anaheim University MA TESOL Residential Session

MA & Graduate Diploma in TESOL Course Schedule

Please note that schedules are subject to change.

MA TESOL REQUIRED 4-DAY RESIDENTIAL SESSIONS
MA TESOL students are required to attend two 4-day residential sessions during their program. Each year, an annual residential session will be held in California. Additional residential sessions may be held in other locations around the world on occasion.

TESOL Course Schedule 2011-2012

Please note that schedules are subject to change.
January 9 - March 11, 2012 EDU 540
Second Language Acquisition
Professor Ellis Fri 6:00-7:30 pm
(California time)
EDU 550
Classroom Mgmt and Observation
Professor Cummings

Fri 5:00-6:30 pm

(California time)

EDU 600
Research Portfolio
Professor Nunan No real-time classes
March 19 - May 20, 2012 EDU 510
Grammar for Language Teachers
Professor Ellis Fri 6:00-7:30 pm
(California time)
EDU 530
Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers
Professor Beatty Fri 5:00-6:30 pm
(California time)
May 28 - July 29, 2012 EDU 500
Second Language Teaching and Learning
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 570
Classroom Based Evaluation
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
August 6 - October 7, 2012 EDU 520
Pronunciation for Language Teachers
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 560
Second Language Classroom Research
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 600
Research Portfolio
TBA No real-time classes
October 15 - December 16, 2012 EDU 580
Second Language Curriculum Development
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 590
Research Methods in Language Learning
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)

Affordable Pay-As-You-Learn System: Tuition is at a fraction of the cost of other leading Master programs. Pay for only one course at a time, or receive a 10% discount on tuition by paying 100% of your program fees at the time you enroll.

Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee
(Non-refundable after 5 days)
$ 75
Registration Fee
(Non-refundable after 5 days)
$ 100
Per Course Fees
Tuition Fee
($375 per credit x four credits)
$1,500 / course taken
Records Fee $ 200 / term
Per Course Fee Total: $1,700
Residential Session Fees
Residential Fee per session attended $ 800 / session
Additional Fees
Transfer Credit Fee $ 125 / credit
Original Transcript No cost
Each Additional Transcript Copy $ 25
End of Program Fees
Graduation Fee $ 300
Diploma No cost
Replacement Diploma $ 100 (optional)

Degree Program Total
Degree Program Total $20,775
MA TESOL students at residential session student get-together at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California

Note: The list of tuition fees does not include textbook fees. Textbooks average approximately $100 per course. Please see the textbook list included in the Enrollment Agreement for textbook titles. To maintain active status, the records fee must be paid even if skipping a term.

The above itemizes all of the fees and charges for which the student is responsible.

Each course is US$1,500.00 for tuition excluding books, materials and other costs as follows. Students must pay the required tuition fee prior to commencing their next course. The student is not required to pay this tuition fee until the student wishes to register for his or her next course.

Payment Procedures

  1. A US$75 application fee must be submitted with the student's application.
  2. Upon acceptance, the student must pay $1,500 for tuition and the $200 records fee for the first course plus the $100 registration fee.
  3. Two weeks prior to the commencement of each course, the $1,500 tuition fee and $200 records fee are to be paid by the student.
  4. If the course for which a student is registering requires attendance at a residential session, the $800 residential session fee must accompany the $1,500 tuition fee and $200 records fee.
  5. Prior to graduation, the $300 graduation fee must be paid.

Tuition may be paid on a course-by-course basis. Students who pay all program fees at one time are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Students may make payment by check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer. To maintain active status, the records fee must be paid even if skipping a term.

Please contact Anaheim University for information on how to make payments.

Please note that all payments made are paid in US dollars.

* An extension may be granted by the Dean to students requiring more time to complete the program. Students will be required to pay the records fee for each term enrolled.

Diplomatic and Military Service Discount: From January 1, 2006, those who have served their government through either diplomatic or military service may be eligible for a 10% discount.

The Anaheim University Graduate School of Education offers a cutting-edge online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in TESOL) degree program. Experience the following AU advantages:

Benefits

  • Learn under globally acclaimed professors through live webcam classes
  • Receive MA in TESOL through the flexibility of online learning
  • Meet your professors and classmates from around the world face-to-face at 2 residential sessions
  • Earn your Master's in approximately 1 to 2 years while working full-time
  • Improve your teaching skills and qualifications

Features:

  • 10 x 9 week Online Courses + 9-week Research Portfolio
  • Weekly live webcam classes
  • New terms begin every 10 weeks
  • Register for 1 or 2 courses per term
  • 1 Course = 4 Credit Points
  • MA in TESOL Program = 44 Credit Points
  • 2 x 4 day residential sessions. Sessions held annually in California as well as other select locations.
  • Total duration = approximately 1 to 2 years
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The Online MA in TESOL degree program will take approximately two years to complete.

Course Duration: Each course is nine weeks long. Courses begin every ten weeks.

EDU 500 Second Language Teaching and Learning 4 units
EDU 510 Grammar for Language Teachers 4 units
EDU 520 Pronunciation for Language Teachers 4 units
EDU 530 Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers 4 units
EDU 540 Second Language Acquisition 4 units
EDU 550 Classroom Management and Observation 4 units
EDU 560 Second Language Classroom Research 4 units
EDU 570 Classroom-Based Evaluation 4 units
EDU 580 Second Language Curriculum Development 4 units
EDU 590 Research Methods in Language Learning 4 units
EDU 600 Research Portfolio 4 units
Total number of required units
including two four-day seminars:
44 units

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World-Class TESOL Faculty
  • David Nunan, Ph.D David Nunan, Ph.D
    Vice-President for Academic Affairs
    Dean, Graduate School of Education
    Professor: TESOL
    Dr. David Nunan is Past President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching organization and the world's leading textbook series author. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of...
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  • Rod Ellis, Ph.D. Rod Ellis, Ph.D.
    Chair, Graduate School of Education
    TESOL Chair of AU's Graduate School of Education
    Professor of TESOL
    Dr. Rod Ellis is a world-renowned thought leader in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Prof. Ellis, who is TESOL Chair of AU's Graduate School of Education, teaches the courses "Second Language Acquisition", "Grammar for Language Teachers", and "Second Language...
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  • Kathleen Bailey,  Ph.D. Kathleen Bailey, Ph.D.
    Professor: TESOL Kathleen M. Bailey, a Past President of TESOL (1998-1999) and International Research Foundation for English Language Education Chair (TIRF), received her M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (1976) and her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (1982) from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). Dr. Bailey is Professor of TESOL in Anaheim University's Graduate...
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  • Ken Beatty, Ph.D. Ken Beatty, Ph.D.
    Professor: TESOL Dr. Ken Beatty is an expert in the area of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Dr. Beatty is the author/co-author of more than 100 textbooks for Pearson, Longman, Oxford University Press, Thomson, Heinle & Heinle and Hong Kong Educational Press including English as a Second Language textbooks and readers from the primary through university levels. Although...
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  • Denise Murray, Ph.D. Denise Murray, Ph.D.
    Professor: TESOL Dr. Denise Murray served as President of TESOL from 1996-1997 and on the Board of Directors of TESOL for 7 years. TESOL Professor at Anaheim University, Prof. Murray is Emeritus Professor at Macquarie University, Australia, and at San José State University, California. She was Executive Director of the AMEP Research Centre and of the National Centre for English...
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  • MaryAnn Christison, Ph.D. MaryAnn Christison, Ph.D.

    Professor: TESOL A past President of TESOL (1997-1998), MaryAnn Christison serves on the Board of Trustees for The International Research Foundation (TIRF). Holding a Ph.D. in English/Linguistics from the University of Utah, Dr. Christison has been teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in applied linguistics for over 30 years. She is the author of over 80 refereed articles...
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  • Fran Byrnes, Ph.D. Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.
    Associate Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
    Professor: TESOL
    Dr. Fran Byrnes has worked in the field of adult TESOL for over 30 years, in teaching and teacher training, and in the design and development of multimedia and online materials. Dr. Fran Byrnes received her Doctorate in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney. Her research interest and expertise...
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  • Martha Cummings,  Ph.D Martha Cummings, Ph.D
    Professor: TESOL Dr. Martha Cummings received her doctorate from Columbia University Teachers College. She has served on the Nominating Committee of TESOL and is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Diversity. Dr. Cummings has taught for The Monterey Institute of International Studies and the New School Online University, as well as ESL courses for the University of...
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  • Andy Curtis, Ph.D. Andy Curtis, Ph.D.
    An expert in the field of Intercultural Communications, Dr. Andy Curtis has worked with teachers and learners in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, North, South and Central America, and he has published articles in journals such as TESOL Quarterly, TESL-EJ and System, as well as several books and books chapters. Anaheim University TESOL Professor Andy Curtis began his professional life as a Medical...
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  • Jun Liu,  Ph.D. Jun Liu, Ph.D.
    Professor: TESOL A past President of TESOL (2006-2007), Dr. Liu is currently TESOL Representative in China and on the Board of Trustees of TIRF (The International Research Foundation for English Language Education. Dr. Liu is also Vice President of International Society of Chinese Language Teaching (ISCLT) and senior advisor for Office of Chinese Language International (Hanban)...
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  • Ruth Wajnryb,  Ph.D. Ruth Wajnryb, Ph.D.
    Professor Emeritus: TESOL A renowned linguist known for her theory on "Dictogloss", Dr. Ruth Wajnryb has recently served as the word/language columnist for Australia's leading newspaper, the Sydney Morning Herald. Dr. Wajnryb received her Ph.D. in Education/Linguistics from Macquarie University and her MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Sydney. Former Head of TESOL...
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