Arizona State University’s Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program prepares you to teach English as a second language (ESL). With a flexible learning program and the latest teaching methodologies, earning your master’s in TESOL helps you form a solid foundation of the principles and practices needed to support positive outcomes in English language learning.
ASU Online’s Master of TESOL program provides background training in linguistic research, language-acquisition theories and trending teaching methodologies, so you can develop the talents needed to pursue a career teaching English to speakers of other languages.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are only eligible if they’ve earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants may pursue admissions if they have an undergraduate degree in majors like anthropology, applied linguistics, cognitive science, communication, comparative languages and literature, education, English literature, history or law.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
Graduate admission application and application fee.
Official transcripts.
Statement of purpose.
Three letters of recommendation.
Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
Proof of English proficiency. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency. Applicants should see the Department of English website for specific details about English proficiency requirements.
The one-page, single-spaced statement of purpose should explain how the master’s in TESOL program fits within the applicant's long-term goals.
Letters of recommendation should provide a clear picture of the applicant's potential for successfully completing a master's degree. At least some of the letters should be from university professors familiar with the applicant's academic work and with master's-level academic programs. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.