Degrees
Below are descriptions of the degrees available in the Intercultural Studies Department.

• M.A. in Evangelism and Leadership
  
  The program leading to a Master of Arts degree requires 40 hours of course work. The graduate six-hour Biblical and Theological Studies requirement is met by taking a 4 hour BITH course from the approved Category I list and INTR 526. Additional required courses include EVAN 516, 545 or 548, 556, 573, INTR 532 (4 hour version), 562, and 691 for a total of 28 hours. The student will work with an advisor to determine the eight hours of electives that best meet the student’s background, interests, and goals. For more information, email Evangelism and Leadership.
  
  
• M.A. in Missions OR M.A. in Intercultural Studies
  
  The program leading to a Master of Arts degree requires 40 hours of course work. The graduate six-hour Biblical and Theological Studies requirement is met by taking a 4 hour BITH course from the approved Category I list and INTR 31. Additional courses include INTR 514, 532 (4 hour version), and 561, 572, 621, and 691 for a total of 24 hours. The student will work with an advisor to determine the 16 hours of electives that best meet the student’s background, interests, and goals. At least 4 hours of these electives must be taken in the department.As a full-time student (12 hours/semester) this degree can be completed in 3 semesters and one summer. The degree can be shaped to focus on a variety of emphases. For more information, email Intercultural Studies.
  
  
• M.A. in Intercultural Studies & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  
  The program leading to a Master of Arts degree requires 40 hours of course work. The graduate six-hour Biblical and Theological Studies requirement is met by taking a 4 hour BITH course from the approved Category I list and INTR 531. Required courses include INTR 532 (2 hour version), and 562 (or 561 for 562), 573, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 619, and 691 for a total of 32 hours. The student will work with an advisor to determine the eight hours of electives that best meet the student’s background, interests, and goals. This professional credential is designed to prepare English language teachers for positions in a wide variety of settings in the U.S. and other countries. The stateside opportunities include teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in colleges and universities, language institutes, company-sponsored programs, and centers for new immigrants and refugees. Opportunities abroad include teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in colleges and universities, national secondary and elementary schools, language institutes, and international schools.
  
  The M.A. in Intercultural Studies and TESOL provides a solid foundation in ESL/EFL teaching, including courses in all of the major areas of the field. The required courses meet the standards for professional preparation established by the international agency for English language teachers, TESOL, Inc. Supervised teaching experiences focus on a broad range of instructional skills useful for a variety of classroom situations. For more information, contact the TESOL Coordinator.
  
  
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  
  In order to receive the Certificate in TESOL, students must complete 24 credit hours of specialized courses. Required courses are INTR 562, 563, (or 561 for 562 and 563) 618 or 619, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, and 617. Each student’s program is worked out individually in consultation with an adviser.
  
  Students who are pursuing the TESOL Certificate are exempt from meeting the Graduate School proficiency requirements in Christian Theology. They are required to fulfill the proficiencies in Old Testament and New Testament. For students who have already earned an elementary, middle, or secondary teaching certificate, the Certificate in TESOL meets all of the requirements for an ESL endorsement or approval in the state of Illinois and most other states. The TESOL Certificate may also be earned along with one of the other M.A. degrees offered at Wheaton College (such as the M.A. in Educational Ministries) to provide a solid foundation for using English teaching in conjunction with a ministry. For more information, contact the TESOL Coordinator.