Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MTESOL
Assessment, Communication, Curriculum, ESL, Education, Global Studies, LEARNING, Language, Linguistics, Second Language Aquisition, Teacher of English as a Second Language, Technology, english, foreign language, teaching
Are you excited about language and eager for an international career teaching English? Are you an in-service teacher needing to brush up your TESOL knowledge and skills? Our dynamic TESOL program will equip you to teach English anywhere in the world, on your terms.
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program is designed for individuals who seek to build a career in the international field of teaching English as a second or additional language. This program empowers students with scholarly and professional knowledge in four core areas: language, learning, teaching and research.
Students dive into a wide variety of key topics that reflect the latest trends and challenges in language education, such as second language acquisition, computer-assisted language learning, critical pedagogy, curriculum design, global Englishes, English grammar, intercultural rhetoric, discourse analysis, second language phonology and more. Students are equipped with the expertise to thrive in research and practical application, and in various educational settings.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (LIN 597) and a foreign language exam
Required Core (12 credit hours)
LIN 501 Approaches to Research (3)
LIN 510 Linguistics (3)
LIN 520 Second-Language Acquisition Theories (3)
LIN 521 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
Other Requirement (3 credit hours)
LIN 584 Internship (3)
Electives or Research (12 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
LIN 597 MTESOL Capstone (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
The foreign language requirement must be completed during the program before the master's degree is awarded.
The capstone is overseen by a director chosen from the Department of English linguistics and TESOL faculty.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants may have undergraduate majors in the following fields, but are not limited to these: anthropology, applied linguistics, cognitive science, communication, comparative languages and literatures, education, English literature, history and law.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English and has not graduated from an institution of higher learning in the United States must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Applications are not processed without valid proof of English proficiency; official scores must be sent to ASU for the application to be processed.
Applicants must submit a one-page, single-spaced, well-considered statement of purpose in which they explain how their experience and training have prepared them for the program, their aims and purposes in pursuing the MTESOL degree, and their plans for the future.
Two letters of recommendation are required. A third letter is optional. Because the letters should provide a clear picture of the applicant's potential for successfully completing a master's degree, at least one of the letters should be from a university professor who is familiar with the applicant's academic work and with master's-level academic programs.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/22 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/24 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 09/17 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/14 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 12/15 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 02/16 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/21 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 06/04 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply theories and pedagogical knowledge to evaluate and create real-world teaching, materials development, or related professional practices in TESOL.
- Synthesize and apply theories, research and key concepts in second language learning and development.
- Evaluate and apply theories, key concepts, methods and materials in second language teaching.
With TESOL professionals in high demand both in the U.S. and internationally, graduates' specialized skills make them sought-after candidates in a variety of fields. The ability to teach, design curriculum or consult on language programs can lead to exciting career paths in diverse settings.
Career examples include:
- adult education teacher
- consultant
- educational materials designer or developer
- English language or foreign language teacher
- international aid worker
- program and curriculum developer
- refugee English coordinator
- teacher trainer
Department of English
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RBHL 170
enggrad@asu.edu
480-965-3168
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
