Master of Arts - MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Slippery Rock University

The globalization of English as the world's lingua franca and a national and regional increase in non-native English speaking populations create a need for highly-trained practitioners who can address the widely variant and specialized educational needs of adult English language learners at home and abroad. While the number of immigrants is increasing, evidence suggests that the barrier of language is becoming more and more common. Labor markets project that the language school industry in Pennsylvania is set to grow by 22% between 2015 and 2025, much faster than the average growth of 7.4% in Pennsylvania alone. Accordingly, the region is seeing an exploding need for language school services and, by extension, for a well-trained language educator workforce. Earning an MA TESOL will help the region meet this important, urgent need. Slippery Rock University's MA TESOL prepares graduates for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected world, enabling the acquisition of world languages, and aiming to educate world citizens who acquire linguistic skills through intellectual acculturation. Through challenging, quality, and interdisciplinary training, SRU graduates will be prepared to work in dynamic and pivotal roles by providing adult ELL instruction in higher education, community literacy, and multicultural global settings, as well as instructional media and materials development in the TESOL publishing industry, thus facilitating their lifelong skill development in the increasingly vital area of TESOL. *If you are requesting review of your graduate transcripts for transfer of credit, please complete the transfer of credit form and submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions with official graduate transcripts. Please review SRU's transfer of credit policy.

Slippery Rock University (SRU) is a public university located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, USA. It's part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Established in 1889, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

The university's academic offerings are spread across several colleges including the College of Health, Environment and Science; the College of Liberal Arts; the College of Education; and the College of Business.

SRU is known for its programs in health and teacher education. It's also recognized for its commitment to offering a comprehensive learning experience that educates students for productive, responsible citizenship in a diverse, global society.

Student life at Slippery Rock University is vibrant, with a variety of student organizations, clubs, and extracurricular activities. The university's athletic teams, known as the Slippery Rock Rockets, compete in the NCAA Division II.

The campus of Slippery Rock University is situated in a rural setting and is notable for its picturesque landscapes.