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At a Glance: program details

  • Location:
    Tempe campus,
    or
    online
  • Second Language Requirement: Yes
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.

Program Description

Degree Awarded: MTESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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.


Degree Requirements

Curriculum Plan Options

  • 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.

Admission Requirements

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:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. statement of purpose
  4. resume
  5. two letters of recommendation
  6. 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.


Flexible Degree Options

Accelerated program options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:

BA - English (Linguistics)

BA - English (Linguistics)

Prepare yourself to thrive in a global society by exploring the origin and use of language in a variety of cultures. Enter an exciting field of study that prepares you for a multitude of careers.

Website | Locations: TEMPE


Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.



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Application Deadlines

Fall

Fall

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
In Person
July 22nd
Final
Session A/C
Online
July 24th
Final
Session B
Online
September 17th
Final

Spring

Spring

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
In Person
December 14th
Final
Session A/C
Online
December 15th
Final
Session B
Online
February 16th
Final

Summer

Summer

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
Online
April 21st
Final
Session B
Online
June 4th
Final


Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate and apply theories, key concepts, methods and materials in second language teaching.
  • 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.

Career Opportunities

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

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.

Program Contact Information

If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.

  • enggrad@asu.edu
  • 480/965-3168


Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
ASU students may accelerate their studies by earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years (for some programs) or by earning a bachelor's degree in 2.5 or 3 years.

Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs, featuring the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty, allow students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years.

Accelerated bachelor's degree programs allow students to choose either a 2.5- or a 3-year path while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students can opt to fast-track their studies after acceptance into a participating program by connecting with their academic advisor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
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