Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Licensure
Online Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Licensure
The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed to prepare both licensed and non-licensed teachers to work with English Language Learners in a variety of educational settings in the United States and around the world. Distinguish yourself in a competitive job market, both nationally and internationally, with a Master's degree in TESOL.
The MS TESOL program meets the coursework requirement for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages endorsement (PreK-12) to existing U.S. teaching license, however it does not result in a US teaching license. A valid US teaching license is required to add the endorsement. Passing ESOL Praxis™ score may also be required in some states.
This program is accredited by the CAEP and theKansas State Department of Education and meets DESE requirements for the state of Missouri.
Program features:
- 30 hours (10 courses)
- Fully online (asynchronous coursework)
- Complete in five semesters
- Begin in the spring, summer, or fall
- Perfect for those interested in teaching overseas
You will learn to:
- teach English while teaching academic content
- develop and differentiate curriculum
- support students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Open to U.S. and international candidates with:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Foreign language knowledge not required
- International students must meet one of the following language requirements:
- TOEFL score of 550/79
- IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with no band score below 5.5
- PTE score of 53
- Duolingo score of 110 with no section score below 100
You might be eligible for a TEACH grant. Learn more
Contact TESOL Program Advisor, Dr. Tatiana Sildus to begin your journey today.
Below are the graduate TESOL emphasis courses:
- TCHL 851 Multicultural Approaches to Diversity in the Classroom
- TCHL 852 Advanced Culture and Language Acquisition for ELLs
- TCHL 853 Advanced Assessment and the English Language Learner
- TCHL 854 Advanced Methods and Instructional Materials for ELLs
- ENGL 714 Applied Linguistics for English for Speakers of Other Languages
- TCHL 855 Advanced Practicum with ELLs
- TCHL 856 Advanced Curriculum Development for ESOL
Career Opportunities:
- Mainstream classroom teacher
- Pre-K, elementary, or secondary
- (teaching license required for US public schools)
- ESOL program teacher
- PreK-12
- (teaching license required for US public schools)
- School/district ESOL program coordinator
- Adult Education ESOL teacher
- Higher Education Intensive English instructor
- Teacher/administrator, English language institutions abroad