Academics at McDaniel College | Online Education Degrees | Online Education Programs

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

The TESOL program is designed to promote excellence in teaching speakers of other languages. The program places a strong emphasis on the development of: professionalism in language education; individual language rights; accessible, high quality education; collaboration in a global community; interaction of research and reflective practice for educational improvement; respect for diversity and multiculturalism; and promotion of professional development and exchange for educators.

School type

Private

Grad programs NCATE accredited

Yes

Grad programs TEAC accredited

Terms

N/A

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered

Education Specialist	N/A
Ph.D.	N/A
Ed.D.	N/A

Online master's in education degree programs

Concentrations with highest demand

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Concentrations offered

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Categories of study offered to master's students

Teaching track	Yes
Counseling/Psychology track	N/A
Administration track	N/A
Research/Policy track	N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	N/A
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	N/A

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	7 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	N/A
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	N/A
Average experience teaching online courses	3 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	4 full-time; 1 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	8
Maximum class size	18

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online

Yes

Can earn degree entirely abroad

N/A

Possible in-person attendance requirements

Orientations	No
Classes	No
Group projects/simulations	No
Exams	No

Same academic track as campus-based program

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years