Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – TESOL (MA)
Join a Community of TESOL Experts
To become a successful professional teaching English to speakers of other languages, you need both academic and practical knowledge. Our TESOL Master’s program provides both, so you can teach around the world to a diverse group of students.
The Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program features:
- Faculty with extensive and diverse teaching experiences, knowledge of contemporary research, and intercultural expertise.
- A strong basis of teaching theory and foundational concepts.
- Emphasis on gaining firsthand experience to build your skills, including planning lessons, observing classes, and teaching or tutoring students learning English as a second language.
Accelerator Admission
Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| IELTS | 6.5, no subscore below 5.5 | 6.0, no subscore below 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Available Entry | Spring or Fall | Spring, Summer, or Fall | |
Qualifying undergraduate degrees:
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Undergraduate degree preference for English Language, Language Education, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, or Philology.
Sample Coursework
Below is a list of degree-related courses you might take during your Master’s Accelerator Program. Courses may change based on availability and your preferences.
- English Language Teaching I
- Research Methods
- Writing and Researching in TESOL
Progression Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits Earned Towards Degree | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Progression Into | Master’s degree program | Master’s degree program | Master’s Accelerator Program |
| Progression Requirements | GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a B | GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a B | Successful completion of the qualifying level in ELTA with a grade of B or higher in each course |