This program is designed to assist Korean students in the development of their oral and written English language skills. This is a major reason for placing each Korean student in an elementary or middle school classroom throughout the fall and spring semesters. This involvement in a classroom will enable students to observe teaching in a United States school and will assist students in the development of English through communication and interaction with English-speaking elementary and secondary children, in the classroom. This is NOT a TESOL program.
For more information about the Korean Initiative contact Dr. Andrew K. Ha, Program Coordinator and Academic Adviser (315) 267-2124.
Korean Initiative Program General Information
- For individuals who have a four year undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university and who have the minimum required TOEFL score
- Is a 34-credit graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction leading to a Master of Science in Education degree with a focus on Teaching English (This is NOT a TESOL Program)
- You can transfer up to nine (9) graduate credits pending approval of an academic advisor.
- There is a program fee (see fact sheet) to secure placement in the program.
- There is a practicum in area public schools.
Please read this Fact Sheet and have a clear understanding of this program before applying. If you have any questions after reading this Fact Sheet, please contact Dr. Andrew Ha or Kristin Jordan