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Earn Your Masters in TESOL

If you are a current teacher and earn your Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), you will be qualified to teach English to students from other countries and cultures. You can also advance into educational and TESOL leadership positions as 21st-century school districts become more culturally diverse. Employment in English language literacy is expected to increase over the next decade.

In this MA in TESOL degree program, you are provided with various opportunities to apply concepts, theories, and research, particularly in a TESOL practicum that guides you through observational and practice-based experiences. This practicum requires you to have access to a PK-12 school classroom with ESL students in order to complete your practicum course and program assignments. The regionally accredited online MA in TESOL online, offered through Grand Canyon University’s College of Education, is aligned with the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium and Standards of Recognition of Initial TESOL Programs in PK-12 ESL teacher education.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a practitioner-oriented degree. The basic TESOL degree consists of 10 courses for a total of 30 academic credits. Full-time students can complete the program in three or four semesters.

The program combines a comprehensive coverage of linguistic theory with practical application, providing students with the knowledge and strategies they need to be highly effective ESOL teachers in schools, community colleges, and teaching abroad.

The program delivery is designed for working professionals. Classes are held on one weekday–late afternoon/evening and selected Friday evenings and Saturdays (on the School of Education Teaching Weekend Schedule). The program is offered on USF’s San Francisco campus.... [-]

Whether you are a globetrotter who is also passionate about education or a certified teacher who wants to expand your professional repertoire, the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) graduate program at Binghamton University can help meet your needs. The TESOL program offers the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) and the Master of Arts (MA) degrees. The MA enables graduates to teach in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs on college campuses or in other English programs across the globe. This track is also suitable for international students who wish to be involved in English education around the world, such as ESL programs in higher education or other intensive English programs. The MSEd is designed for those who are already certified looking to teach English Language Learners (ELL) in K-12 settings.... [-]

MA TESOL Program produces graduates with the skills to train teaching faculty who excel in their roles as educators, creative scholars, and researchers. This program will prepare teachers for a wide variety of positions both in the US and abroad. Our students will be equipped with the specialized knowledge and field skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Upon graduation, they will be competent professional educators with demonstrable leadership skills.

The Westcliff MA TESOL program prepares you for a career in TESOL instruction or administration. At Westcliff University you will

Our TESL degree combines a strong theoretical foundation in applied linguistics with practical training in the teaching of English to people who speak other native languages.

The principal goals of the program are to:

The MA-TESL program has three tracks:

Applied Linguistics

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The M.A. in TESOL prepares one to teach English in the U.S. or overseas. Within the United States, our graduates teach ESL in public and private schools, as well as in the city in community colleges and adult education programs. English language learners are the fastest growing group of students in the United States today.

The M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages gives students an understanding of the nature of language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism, and their interrelationships. The M.A. in TESOL prepares one to teach English in the US or overseas. In addition, students who have a valid teaching certificate can take courses leading to the Illinois State Endorsement to teach ESL. See more below under “TESOL Endorsement”.... [-]

The Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) includes the four courses prescribed by the Arkansas Department of Education for ESL endorsement within a flexible degree program. The MA in TESOL can enhance the credentials of K-12 teachers, prepare students for careers in post-secondary teaching in the United States or overseas, and serve as a foundation for doctoral-level studies.

This program may be completed online.

Students who complete the MA in TESOL should be able to:

Generate writing that demonstrates an advanced ability to analyze and synthesize. Conduct original research.... [-]

Students seeking the master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language pursue an interdisciplinary program of studies integrating TESL theory and practice. The program offers courses on TESL theory, methodology, and language structure, as well as a TESL practicum.

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The TESOL master's program prepares students for teaching both domestically and abroad in higher and adult education, in private language schools, and in K-12 settings, where state certification is not required.

American University’s TESOL master's program offers a distinctive blend of theory and practice that enables graduate students to apply foundational concepts in the discipline to practical teaching experience. The program places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, with graduate students planning lessons, observing classes and teaching or tutoring ESL students in a variety of contexts from the outset of the program.

TESOL faculty members draw on their extensive and diverse teaching experiences, knowledge of contemporary research, and intercultural expertise to provide students with the necessary academic and practical knowledge to become successful professionals in the TESOL field. The program emphasizes a communicative approach to language teaching, offers a wide range of courses and focuses on authentic teaching activities.... [-]

MATESOL - Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Make a difference in the lives of students both in the United States and abroad with the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This degree will develop the skills one needs to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in the United States or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) abroad. With our emphasis on being a truly global program, we developed our curriculum to explore both the mechanics of language and the importance of culture.

Our curriculum is distinguished for its solid foundation in the fields of language teaching, linguistics and program administration. Typically you will complete our master's degree program in three or four semesters with a course load of 12-13 credits per semester.

If you have prior TESOL coursework, you may qualify for the three-semester advanced degree program. Also, if you would like to combine your master's degree with 2 years of teaching experience in developing countries, you might be a perfect fit for our Peace Corps Master's International program.... [-]

The Master of Arts in TESOL degree is a 36 credit-hour program. With a broad range of courses, the program aims to equip the students with the linguistic knowledge and pedagogical training essential in the various aspects of TESOL, including, among other things, curriculum design, material development, methodologies, classroom procedures, and assessment. The program also offers students practicum opportunities to gain first-hand practical experience in the field

The certificate is an 18 credit-hour program created especially for those who do not want to pursue a master's degree but desire credentials in TESOL that will aid them in gaining employment in TESOL both domestically and overseas.... [-]

Advance your teaching career with an online master’s degree from the global leader in TESOL. Our low-residency Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed to meet the career goals of current teachers seeking a master’s degree in teaching, EFL, ESL, ELT, TESL, or TESOL.

In this program, you’ll get SIT’s highly regarded TESOL graduate education — grounded in collaborative, cohort-based experiential learning, and reflective practice — through a blended format. You’ll come to the Vermont campus for three weeks each summer for intensive face-to-face sessions and complete the majority of your coursework online while staying in your current job and community.... [-]

Master in TESOL / Bilingual Education

The University of Findlay's master of arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will help you become an expert language teacher/practitioner, and prepare for educational leadership positions within a second or foreign language and bilingual education programs.

The University of Findlay provides a firm foundation in:

Our graduates are not only well prepared for today's job market and/or the pursuit of advanced study in TESOL/bilingual education but also as members in regional, national or international TESOL organizations.Whether your goal is to work with children or adults (domestically or abroad), or if your plan is to pursue your education to a higher degree, we have a program designed to meet your needs.... [-]

Concordia University Chicago's master of arts in TESOL is available both online and on campus and is designed for those who want to pursue a career teaching English to both adults and children. Graduates will be prepared to demonstrate competency and proficiency as ESL/EFL (English as a Second Language / English as a Foreign Language) teachers in any of the following settings, whether in the US or overseas:

Coursework in educating both adults and children, mobile/distance learning, and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) will provide the theoretical framework and practical knowledge important to teaching English to adults and children.... [-]