Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - MASTER'S (MA)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The MA TESOL is a professional degree designed for those who wish to work with English language learners. The educational objective is to prepare teachers of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for work outside the American public school setting. Courses cover second language acquisition theories, TESOL methods, pedagogical knowledge of English grammar and phonology, and ESL (English as a Second Language)-focused content delivery.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

MA TESOL students gain theoretical and practical knowledge about those factors that constitute a sound ESL program; for example, human language learning, language in its sociocultural settings and uses, language program structures, and support for achievement of learner objectives. Students pursuing a degree or certificate in TESOL divide their class time between theory and practice. All UT Arlington TESOL students acquire not only a working knowledge of how to be an effective teacher of English to speakers of other languages, but also a sense of how other languages operate. As a part of the curriculum, students complete 36 credit hours and engage in a minimum of 60 clock hours of classroom practice.

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• Admissions requirements
• Degree curriculum
• Degree information in the University Catalog
• M.A. in TESOL
• Graduate TESOL certificate
• About TESOL
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Community college and university ESL instructor
• ESL instructor in nonprofit organizations
• ESL teacher in international locations
• Online ESL teacher
• ESL program coordinator or literacy program coordinator
• ESL content and curriculum developer
• Peace Corps, Fulbright, English Language Teaching Fellows, and other government-sponsored positions

DEGREE OPTIONS

MA in TESOL (Campus-Based)

• The program includes course study and a comprehensive examination, for a total of 36 credits (12 courses).
• Courses include eight required core courses (24 credits) and four elective courses (12 credits).
• The MA TESOL is a professional degree designed for those who wish to work with learners of English.

M.A. in TESOL

Graduate Certificate in TESOL

• This non-degree-seeking program includes course study for a total of 19 credit hours.
• The Graduate Certificate in TESOL is designed for those who wish to work with learners of English in international locales, or for those who already hold a master's degree (in any area) and wish to teach ESL at community colleges in the U.S.
• The course study constitutes seven courses (19 credits):
  • six required core courses (18 credits) and
  • one required internship (1 credit).

Graduate Certificate in TESOL

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Experienced ESL teachers-turned-professors to share classroom experience
• Course offerings in both theory and practice
• Required practicum so students gain practical classroom experience
• Growing focus on innovation and technology to meet global demands of ESL industry
• Creation of materials to build a teaching dossier is built into program requirements

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Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Master's (MA) program.

• M.A. in TESOL