The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language is a graduate program designed to educate and train teachers of English as a second or foreign language. The program offers sound foundations in theoretical and applied linguistics, educational theory and practice, as well as in cultural aspects of language learning, teaching, and assessment. Students choose to concentrate either in K-12 or adult ESL/EFL education. The program consists of four theoretical courses, four methods courses, one course on each: assessment, culture, and research methods as well as an introductory seminar. Students practice their knowledge in classroom settings during the practicum.  After the completion of 33 (32 for adult education) semester hours, students have an option of writing a master thesis.