Online: TESOL (MA)

Degree: MA Mode of study: Online Location: Online
Degree Type
Master's Degree
Program Type
Graduate
Location
Online
College
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
English
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Make an impact through teaching English.

In an increasingly multi-lingual world, classes need teachers who can teach English to other language speakers. With a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) you’ll have the teaching skills and english knowledge necessary to make an impact in the lives of your students. 

Southeast’s TESOL program offers real-world experience through a practicum. Students select a site to teach at, and construct a curriculum based around the needs of the students there. 

What You'll Do

As an M.A. in TESOL candidate, you’ll deepen your understanding of linguistics, first and second language acquisition, and literacy acquisition in a second or additional language as you engage in teaching and research. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Acquire basic knowledge of linguistics with emphasis on English structure, its usages, and roles in society.  
  • Design a program of language instruction for your own particular setting and learn to revise, adapt and assess the program. 
  • Receive professional attention from faculty with expertise in the field of TESOL and linguistics and guidance for and preparation with the job search process. 

What Can You Do with an M.A. in TESOL?

As an internationally, nationally, and regionally recognized program of excellence, TESOL prepares teachers for the K-12, adult, college or university setting for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Graduates will work with children in preschool through high school, in adult education programs with refugees and immigrants, or in college and university programs. 

Career Opportunities 

  • Instructional Coordinator 
  • ESL educators overseas and in the US 
  • International Program Coordinators 

English: TESOL (MA) Degree Map

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Secondary Education by the Numbers

  • $73K

    Instructional Coordinators

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual salary for instructional coordinators is $73,080.

  • $63K

    Adult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL Teachers

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual salary for adult basic and secondary education and ESL teachers is $63,130.

What You’ll Study 

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With a master’s degree in TESOL, you’ll complete a minimum of 33 credit hours.

College of Education, Health and Human Studies

This degree is housed within the College of Education, Health and Human Studies. The college boasts programs that train students in mind, body, and soul. So, whether you want to teach, to care, to support, or to fix, we have a program to get you there.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of English

"Because our students live and work around the world, they are able to teach each other about systems, cultural traditions, and current events in other countries. Having this global perspective is invaluable for teachers who will be working with learners of English as a second or additional language. "

Dr. Sarah Dietrich, Ph.D., MA in TESOL

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Online Learning at Southeast

When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.

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Empowering Language and Communication

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  • Students listening to a lecture in class while working on their master's in TESOL.
  • Two students having a discussion in class while working on their degrees in TESOL.
  • A professor gives a lecture on TESOL while standing at the front of the class.

Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

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