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Residential Sessions at Anaheim University TESOL Retreat

• Attendance at 2 four-day intensive residential sessions are required during the MA in TESOL program
• Study face-to-face with AU's renowned TESOL faculty and students from around the world
• Explore "TESOL in Practice" and "Theoretical & Empirical Perspectives on TESOL" topics. Students attend "TESOL in Practice" during their first residential session and"Theoretical & Empirical Perspectives on TESOL" during their 2nd residential session.
• Residential sessions are held in California and other select locations.
• In the past, residential sessions have been held on the campuses of:
  • California State University Fullerton in Fullerton, California
  • Alliant International University in San Diego, and Irvine California
  • University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul, Korea
  • Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Korea
  • classroom facilities in Tokyo, Japan

• Click here to see photos of the October 2011 residential session in Seoul, Korea
• Click here to see photos of the September 2011 residential session in Bogota, Colombia
• Click here to see photos of the April 2011 residential session in Fullerton, California
• Click here to see photos of the October 2010 residential session in Seoul, Korea

1. TESOL Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

An application for the TESOL Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Program must include the following:

• Application form
• Application fee ($75)
• One recent color photograph (digital is okay).
• Official transcripts, licenses or certificates. The Ed.D in TESOL Program requires a Masters degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics or in a relevant area of Education required from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education and/or CHEA, or by the government of the country in which the degree was awarded, and with an overall GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent from non-USA Institutions.
• A resume documenting a minimum of 4 years experience in some aspect of TESOL (teaching, teacher education or publishing).
• An outline (1,000 words) of the research that the applicant envisions undertaking for the dissertation.
• Three references attesting to personal and professional qualifications.  One reference must be from each of the following:
• A recent employer.  
• A TESOL professional who can attest to the applicant’s potential as a doctoral student.
• A member of the academic faculty where the applicant completed his/her MA.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency (see “Admissions and Enrollment Questions” for a complete list of how to demonstrate college-level proficiency).  

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.


2. TESOL: Master of Arts (MA) and Graduate Diploma

An application for a TESOL Master of Arts (MA) or a TESOL Graduate Diploma must include the following:

• Application form
• Application fee ($75)
• One recent color photograph (digital is okay).   
• Official undergraduate transcripts from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education and/or CHEA, or by the government of the country in which the degree was awarded, in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution.  
• A resume.
• A brief statement (300-400 words) indicating why you have selected the Anaheim University program, what you hope to get out of it, and how it will help you in your present and future career.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency (see “Admissions and Enrollment Questions” for a complete list of how to demonstrate college-level proficiency).  

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.


3. TESOL Undergraduate Diploma

An application for a TESOL Undergraduate   Diploma must include the following:

• Application form
• Application fee ($50)
• One recent color photograph (digital is okay).   
• Official high school transcripts or equivalent (GED, certificate of high school equivalency, documentation of completion of state-approved home school program, DD214 military form indicating high school completion) from an accredited institution in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution.  
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency (see “Admissions and Enrollment Questions” for a complete list of how to demonstrate college-level proficiency).  

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.


4. TESOL Certificate and Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate

An application for a TESOL Certificate or a Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate must include the following:

• Application form
• Application fee ($50)
• One recent color photograph (digital is okay).   
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency (see “Admissions and Enrollment Questions” for a complete list of how to demonstrate college-level proficiency).  

1. Is Anaheim University accredited?

Yes, Anaheim University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency. Anaheim University and its programs have been examined and found to meet the educational and business ethics standards set by the DEAC. The DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

2. Under what authority are the University's degrees granted?

As well as being accredited, Anaheim University also operates under the full approval of the State of California in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education. Original temporary approval was granted in 1997 by the Council for Private Post-Secondary Education under Section 94310 of the California State Education Code. The temporary approval was changed to full approval in April 2007. Approval or approval to operate means that the Council has determined and certified that the institution meets minimum standards established by the Council for integrity, financial stability and educational quality, including the offering of bona fide instruction by qualified faculty and the appropriate assessment of students' achievements prior to, during, and at the end of its program. AU is authorized to grant graduate degrees at the doctoral, master, and graduate diploma levels as well as non-credit diploma and certificates under the degree granting authority of the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education.

3. Are the University's degree programs designed to meet specific credential requirements?

The University's degree programs are not designed to meet any local, state or national licensing or credentialing laws, nor to meet any requirements established by any private, independent, professional or governmental associations. Prospective students are instructed to check with their respective school districts, state, professional associations and government agencies when licensing and/or credentials are the eventual objective of the prospective student.

4. Are credits from Anaheim University accepted by other universities?

Anaheim University is an accredited university and generally qualifications from accredited universities are widely recognized; however, it is entirely up to the discretion of the college, university or institution to which a student is seeking admission, to decide on the acceptance of the said student into a given degree program. It is recommended that if transfer of credit or degree is the eventual goal of the prospective student, the student should contact all institutions to which s/he is potentially interested in seeking enrollment. Anaheim University has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university.