Global Studies (M.A.G.S.) - Teaching English as a Second Language
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| GLST 500 | Global and Intercultural Engagement | 3 |
| GLST 525 | Survey of Islamic Theology & Practice | 3 |
| or RLGN 681 | World Religions Survey | |
| GLST 600 | Anthropology and Ethnography | 3 |
| GLST 605 | History and Theory of Global Engagement | 3 |
| GLST 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GLST 655 | Orality and The Power of Story | 3 |
| GLST 675 | Contextualization and Global Thought | 3 |
| GLST 699 | Global Leadership Internship 1 | 3 |
| Global Studies Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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Students should begin working with the MAGS internship coordinator one year prior to the desired internship date
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Choose a 500-600 level GLST course for which prerequisites have been met
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching English as a Second Language Cognate | ||
| MLAN 519 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TESL 600 | Introduction to TESL | 3 |
| TESL 602 | Curriculum, Testing, and Assessment | 3 |
| or TESL 603 | Teaching Grammar, Lexicon, and Pronunciation | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GLST 500 | Global Studies Survey | 3 |
| GLST 525 or RLGN 681 |
Introduction to Islam or World Religions Survey |
3 |
| GLST 600 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| MLAN 519 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLST 605 | History and Theory of Global Engagement | 3 |
| GLST 650 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GLST 655 | Orality - The Power of Story | 3 |
| TESL 600 | Introduction to TESL | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| GLST 675 | Contextualization and Global Thought | 3 |
| GLST 699 | Global Studies Internship | 3 |
| GLST Elective 1 | 3 | |
| TESL 602 or TESL 603 |
Curriculum, Testing, and Assessment or Teaching Grammar, Lexicon, and Pronunciation |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Choose a 500-600 level GLST course for which the prerequisite has been met.