Graduate
Peace Corps MATESOL Program
Students may enroll in the MATESOL program in conjunction with a minimum of two years of service in the Peace Corps. The Saint Michael's Peace Corps Master’s International Program (MIP) is one of only ten colleges and universities in the United States that offers this opportunity. The combined program allows students to earn credits toward their MATESOL degree while performing volunteer service abroad for the Peace Corps.
How It Works
Prospective students must meet all admission requirements and be accepted by both the Peace Corps and by Saint Michael's MATESOL degree program. Before entering the Peace Corps, the student must complete at least two semesters of course work at Saint Michael's that include all the required courses for the MA except for the teaching practicum. Suggested sequencing of course work is below.
There are eight credits to be earned - tuition free - from the student's period of Peace Corps service, as follows:
Practicum II ClassroomTeaching (4 credits)
The Saint Michael's advisor will work with the student and the Peace Corps regional staff to set up procedures fo rmonitoring, evaluating, and providing feedback on the studnet's teaching, lesson planning and materials developed.
Reflective Portfolio of Peace Corps Experience (4 credits)
Under the supervision of a Saint Michael's faculty member, the studnet will comile an in-depth reflective study of a selected aspect of his or her experience living and working as a Peace Corps volunteer in a developing country. Possible topic areas would include cultural adjustment, language learing and language teaching.
Suggested Sequence of Study
Students who begin study in the Fall semester can take the maximum course load (14 credits per term) to complete all required courses in two semesters. Many students, however, prefer to take a smaller load and stay on for an additional term. Beginning in the Spring or Summer terms makes it difficult to finish in two terms.
Suggested Sequence:
Fall Term (14 credits)
GSL 500 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics
GSL 506 - Master’s Seminar
GSL 542 - Theory and Method in Second Language Teaching
GSL 543 - Teaching of Oral Skills in ESL/EFL
Spring term (14 credits)
GSL 685 - Practicum I: Seminar/Observation
GSL 502 - English Grammar
GSL 544 - Teaching Reading and Writing in ESL/EFL
GSL 620 - Principles of Testing & Assessment in Language Teaching
Elective of your choice
Two Years Peace Corps work (8 credits)
Alternate Sequence:
Fall Term (10 credits)
GSL 500 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics
GSL 506 - Master’s Seminar
GSL 542 - Theory and Method in Second Language Teaching
Spring Term (10 credits)
GSL 685 - Practicum I: Seminar/Observation
GSL 502 - English Grammar
GSL 544 - Teaching Reading and Writing in ESL/EFL
Summer term (8 credits)
GSL 543 - Teaching of Oral Skills in ESL/EFL
GSL 620 - Principles of Testing & Assessment in Language Teaching
Elective of your choice
Two Years Peace Corps work (8 credits)
To apply to the Saint Michael's Peace Corps Master's International Program, see Admission. For further information on the Saint Michael's Peace Corps Master's International Program, contact:
Dr. Daniel Evans, Co-ordinator
devans@smcvt.edu
802.654.2264
or contact the Peace Corps at www.peacecorps.gov/masters
