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MA TESOL Directory

A selection of popular master’s programs to prepare you for teaching the next multilingual generation

Binghamton University

MA TESOL

Format: In-person, campus

Length: Three semesters

Credit hours: 33 credits

Binghamton University’s MA TESOL program offers a 33-credit curriculum in three semesters including fieldwork, practicum, and a capstone project. The program provides an international practicum experience through the EPIK Plus program in Korea. Binghamton University, New York’s top-ranked public university, offers diverse education and renowned research opportunities.

www.binghamton.edu/tlel/academics/masters-degrees/non-certification/tesol.html


Biola University

MA in TESOL, certificate in TESOL, MA in P–12 Multilingual, Multicultural Education

Format: The TESOL MA and certificate are offered both online and in person at the La Mirada, California, campus. The MA in M&M education is fully online.

Length: MA TESOL, 1½ years; TESOL certificate, one year; MA M&M education, 1½ years

Credit hours: MA TESOL, 36 credit units (students with extensive equivalent undergraduate coursework in TESOL may qualify for an accelerated master’s); certificate in TESOL, 21 credit units; MA M&M education, 30 credit units

The MA TESOL uniquely incorporates required courses both in teaching English grammar and vocabulary and in ethics, values, and intercultural communication. Specializations include elementary ESL/EFL and teaching young learners. The MA in M&M education may be completed in conjunction with any California teaching credential and/or Spanish Bilingual Authorization.

www.biola.edu/degrees/g/tesol-ma


Brock University

MA Applied Linguistics/TESL

Format: Campus

Length: Thesis (TESL and general): 24 months; major research paper (MRP): twelve months; course-based: twelve months

Credit hours: Thesis: 2 credits min. (4 courses) + thesis; MRP: 4 credits (8 courses) + MRP; course-based: 5 credits (10 courses) 

Prepare for work as a TESL/TESOL/TEFL instructor in North America or abroad, or to continue on to a PhD. Research and course-based options. Topical, interactive courses. English language supports. Strong links with professional associations. Faculty with extensive international teaching experience, and active research programs. Join them in beautiful Niagara, Canada.

https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-linguistics/graduate-program


Eastern Michigan University

MA TESOL (Stand-Alone), Pre-K–12 Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Stand-Alone), MA and Pre-K–12 Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Combined)

Format: Fully online option and hybrid (campus and online) option

Length: 16+ months, four to five semesters

Credit hours: Graduate certificate 21 credit hours, MA TESOL (with or without the graduate certificate) 30 credit hours

EMU’s accredited TESOL programs prepare educators to become teachers, coaches, and supervisors of English learner children and adults in diverse settings. Their renowned faculty, bringing multilingual perspectives and international experience, focus on balancing theory with practice, evidence-based pedagogy and high-leverage practices, study abroad options, and mentorship and support of students and alumni.

www.emich.edu/worldlanguages/language-programs/tesol/index.php


George Mason University

ESOL/TESOL Concentrations at George Mason University

Format: 100% online

Length: One to three years

Credit hours: 15–36 (dependent on concentration)

Specializations: Master’s and certificate concentrations in ESOL/TESOL education at George Mason University for both aspiring teachers and practicing educators. Learn from faculty experts and engage in research-based practices and pedagogies. Programs that focus on both pre-K–12 education and adult learners. Prepare for Virginia licensure or an add-on endorsement. Join them today.

https://education.gmu.edu/esol


Hamline University

Master of Arts in TESOL

Format: Online

Length: Just under two years

Credit hours: 36

This MATESOL prepares teachers to work in the US and in global contexts. The program prepares you to:

Understand the relationship between language and culture;

Gain foundational knowledge in language systems and how they relate to instruction;

Develop skills in teaching and assessment;

Develop the expertise to motivate English language learners.

www.hamline.edu/academics/graduate/teaching-english-speakers-other-languages-masters


San Diego State University

Master of Arts in Linguistics, Specializing in General Linguistics or in TESOL/Applied Linguistics

Format: In person on campus

Length: Two years (if 3 courses—9 units—are taken per semester)

Credit hours: 31 units (11 courses) plus 3 units of MA exam or thesis

This program provides broad educational opportunities through two specializations. In both programs, specialized courses build on a foundation of core courses in language use and acquisition.

While pursuing the MA program, students can complete certificates, e.g., the advanced TESL/TEFL certificate or basic certificates in computational linguistics and text analytics.

https://linguistics.sdsu.edu/graduate


Saint Michael’s College

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Format: Campus

Length: Two years

Credit hours: 36

Saint Michael’s College offers several TESOL programs, including a master’s degree, a certificate program, multilingual learner endorsements, and teacher licensure options. The programs prepare graduates to teach English anywhere in the world using TESOL theory and applied learning, combined with a global network of alumni and connections. 

smcvt.edu/matesol


Sam Houston State University

MEd and EdD in TESOL Programs

Format: Online

Length: Master’s Program takes about 2 years to complete. Doctoral program’s coursework is completed in a cohort model and will take an average of 2.5 years to complete. The dissertation is self-paced.

Credit hours: MEd TESOL 30 Hours. EdD 60 Hours

SHSU’s MEd and EdD in TESOL online programs prepare candidates for teaching and leadership positions in language education around the world. The programs offer students a comprehensive curriculum, scholarship opportunities, a flexible and self-paced program, experienced faculty, technology integration, specialization options, and a supportive environment with an excellent student-to-faculty ratio.

MEd TESOL https://www.shsu.edu/programs/graduate/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages/ 

EdD Program:

https://www.shsu.edu/programs/doctorate/curriculum-and-instruction/


Spring Arbor University

MA TESOL

Format: Online

Length: Two years or less

Credit hours: 30 credit hours

Our K–12 track, designed for certified teachers, enhances skills to serve ESL students effectively or become an ESL specialist. It fulfills ESL endorsement requirements.

The adolescent and adult education track, open to bachelor’s degree holders, enables teaching in various settings and opportunities for international English teaching at diverse educational levels.

www.arbor.edu


St. Andrews University

MSc TESOL at the University of St. Andrews

Format: Online and campus options available

Length: Campus format—one year full time. Online format—part time study taking between two and five years

Credit hours: 180 credits (120 for PGDip and 60 for PGCert)

Both online and campus formats available, with optional specialisms—assessment and evaluation, English for academic purposes, English-medium instruction, teaching young learners, technology for teaching. PGDip and PGCert options also available.

www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/tesol


University of Colorado–Colorado Springs

Master of Arts in TESOL

Format: Online/campus/hybrid

Length: 16 months

Credit hours: 30 credit hours

This program prepares teachers to better support their students who are learning English as an additional language. Courses focus on understanding language, linguistics, and literacy development, as well as on methods and materials of instruction and assessment. Also highlighted is a course on parent, family, and community engagement.

https://coe.uccs.edu/academics/teaching-learning/TESOL-ma


UCLA Extension

TESOL Certificate

Format: Fully online

Length: Nine to twelve months

Credit hours: 22

Prepare to teach English to speakers of other languages or update your methods and learn online strategies for teaching English. Explore techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to speakers of English as a second language. Gain practical experience and learn from industry experts.

https://www.uclaextension.edu/education/higher-education-adult-educators/certificate/teaching-english-speakers-other-languages

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