Ashford University Experience? Especially Linguistics

[ladylearner]

[quote=ilovetacos]Good point. I do not plan to teach in a K-12 setting, but with adult EFL/ESL students, either at the community college level or with refugee/immigrant populations.[/]

Looks like we have similar interests so I guess that's why the program appealed to us both.

My decision not to attend was based primarily on cost and feeling like there was too much of a sales pitch. I really can't speak to the quality of instruction, though the classes look quite interesting. Plus, there is the ability to shave 9 credits off a master's degree in education and you can do a concentration in English language learners.

Another option is to find the least expensive degree in a related area (I'm doing mine in Humanities at TESU) and then follow up with a CELTA to get started. Teaching in community colleges in the U.S. usually requires a master's degree but at least with a CELTA you can get some background knowledge and be able to work in a private language school setting while you finish your grad degree. My Humanities credits are in different subjects, including linguistics and Spanish.