4+1 Master’s Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
(for 3rd year students of English Language Program, Faculty of Foreign Languages, TDTU)
1. Overview of the 4+1 Program:
- The 4+1 Program enables undergraduate students to enroll in and earn credits from selected TESOL Master’s courses. It is designed to foster professional development and reduce the total training duration compared to pursuing undergraduate and master’s degrees seperately.
- Academic results from Master’s-level courses can be retained for up to five years, provided students meet the University’s requirements. The retention period starts from the course completion date and extends to the point when these courses are considered for offical recognition within the Master’s program.
- Students who successfully complete Master’s-level courses will receive an official Academic Transcript reflecting their achievements.
2. Benefits of the 4+1 Program:
- Earn up to 15 credits of Master’s-level courses starting from the 3rd year of the undergraduate program
- Accelerate academic progress by reducing the overall duration of the Master’s program
- Access scholarship policies:
- Up to 30% tuition reduction for students with a cumulative GPA between 7.0 and 7.99
- Up to 50% tuition reduction for students with a cumulative GPA from 8.0 or higher
(Cumulative GPA is calculated on a 10-point scale).
3. Eligibility for the 4+1 Program:
- Completion of at least 70 credits in the undergraduate program;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 7.0 (on a 10-point scale) at the time of application
4. Courses offered in the 4+1 Program for Semester 1, Academic Year 2025-2026:
|
No |
Course name |
Credits |
Training period |
|
1 |
English Language Teaching Methodology |
3 |
11/08 – 30/08/2025 |
|
2 |
Professional development |
3 |
08/09 - 01/10/2025 |
|
3 |
Introduction to research methodology |
2 |
04/10 - 08/11/2025 |
|
4 |
Language testing and assessment |
3 |
06/10 - 31/10/2025 |
|
5 |
Second language acquisition |
3 |
08/11 - 29/11/2025 |
|
6 |
Advanced topics in Education research design (only for Research Orientation) |
3 |
29/11 - 20/12/2025 |
* Note: Classes are delivered in a hybrid format, combining both onsite and online sessions.
- Online learning: held in the evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- Onsite learning: conducted on Saturdays.
5. Course Registration:
- Register courses via: https://admission.tdtu.edu.vn/sau-dai-hoc/thong-tin/tuyen-sinh-4-1
- Submit registration information via https://forms.gle/cKnvSjz4pS1tKHhm9
- For more information and support, please contact: Ms. Tran Thi Thuy, Lecturer, Faculty of Foreign Languages
- Email: tranthithuy@tdtu.edu.vn