Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP)
Program Delivery
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Total Credits
30 Credits

About the Program

The Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) in TESOL allows high-achieving students to pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education (IELM BA) and Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages—TESOL MA) degrees in an accelerated manner.

Focus of Study

AMP is a combination of these two existing programs, allowing for 9 credits of graduate credits, at the undergraduate rate, to count toward the requirements of both degrees.

Program Requirements

Requirements for the combined AMP are the composite of the IECE BA and SPED MA degrees. Specifically, 12 credit hours of graduate-level courses count toward the special education endorsement requirements of the IECE BA degree, while also counting toward the requirements of the SPED MA degree. Below is the program plan:

 

AMP Courses (12 Credits):

  • SPED 5004: Transition and Self-Determination (Fall)  
    • Replaces IECE 4500 – UDL for Learning and Individualized Supports
  • SPED 5020 – Significant Support Needs (Spring)
    • Replaces IELM 3250 – Complex Support Needs
  • SPED 5021 – Positive Classroom Environments (Fall)
    • Replaces IECE 4020 – Positive Classroom Communities
  • SPED 5022 – Consultation and Collaboration (Spring
    • Replaces IECE 3600 – Culturally Responsive Leadership and Practices in Early Childhood

 

Additional Courses Needed for SPED MA (18 Credits):

  • LEAD 5700: Introduction to Research and Statistics
  • SPED 5000: Disability Studies in Education
  • SPED 5001: Foundations of Special Education
  • CURR 5090: Applied Research Project
  • IECE 5010: Diversity and Child Development
  • SPED 5303: Designing Trauma-Informed Supports in the Classroom 

 

Total Credit Hours: 30 

Program Admission

Students may apply for AMP after they have:

  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at UCCS
  • Completed at least 15 credit hours in the IELM BA program
  • Earned Junior class standing or higher
  • Maintained a cumulative UCCS GPA of at least 3.00
  • Interviewed with a TESOL MA faculty member
  • Completed an Intent Application
  • Addressed any MAPS deficiencies

After the application is accepted, the student may take up to 9 credit hours of graduate classes as an IELM BA student. The 9 credit hours of graduate coursework will be applied toward Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) endorsement requirements for the IELM BA, as well as toward course requirements for the TESOL MA.

Continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring semesters) from IELM BA to TESOL MA is needed for courses to double count towards both degrees. Further, while students are in AMP, they must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA throughout the program. Lastly, if admission to another UCCS Master's or Doctoral program is sought, admission must follow completion of the IELM BA to TESOL MA AMP.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Dr. Holly Sandler (hsandler@uccs.edu) - IELM Faculty Director or Dr. Leslie Grant (lgrant@uccs.edu) MA TESOL Faculty Director.