Alliant International University
 
 
 
 
 

Program Curriculum

Prerequisites: Doctoral students entering the TESOL concentration are expected to have had master's level courses in TESOL methodology and theory and linguistics. Students lacking in this background will be required to take prerequisite MA courses.

Degree requirements

These units reflect a semester term system.
Courses are three units unless otherwise indicated.

Required TESOL Courses (28 units)

  • TES 8410 Issues in TESOL Theory and Methodology
  • TES 8420 Research in Second Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics
  • TES 8430 Technology and Second Language Teaching
  • TES 8441 Design, Development and Evaluation of Programs for Second Language Learners
  • TES 8445 TESOL Field Project TES 8451 Cultural, Social and Political Issues of Second Language

Teaching

  • TES 8460 Sociolinguistics
  • TES 8470 Psycholinguistics and Second Language Training
  • TES 8480 Seminar: Current Topics in TESOL
  • TES 8490 Advanced Linguistics for Teachers
  • TES 8485 TESOL Reflection Project

Research Core Courses (9 units)

  • GSE 8030 Research Design
  • GSE 8033 Quantitative Research Methods
  • GSE 8036 Qualitative Research Methods

Electives or Emphasis Areas: (12 units)

Choose four courses from one emphasis area below:

  • Technology & Learning
  • Cross Cultural Studies
  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Higher Education

or Select four electives from:

  • TES 8445 TESOL Field Research Project
  • GSE
  • Other GSOE doctoral programs
  • Approved courses from other Alliant Schools

Dissertation Series (9 units minimum)

  • GSE 9901 Dissertation Plan
  • GSE 9902 Dissertation Proposal
  • GSE 9920 Dissertation Preparation

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 60 semester units with a GPA of 3.0 or higher must be completed in order to obtain a doctoral degree. A doctoral dissertation is also required for completion of the degree.

Comprehensive Examination

Students must complete all coursework with the exception of dissertation classes before taking the comprehensive examination. The examination may be taken concurrently with the final semester of coursework. This exam is administered each semester: fall, spring, and summer and is evaluated by the Graduate School of Education Comprehensive Exam Committee.

All EdD candidates must successfully complete the comprehensive examination prior to enrolling in the dissertation sequence. The exam may be taken a maximum of two times.
 
 
 
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