The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a practitioner-oriented degree.

Location:

San Francisco, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

ESL/TESOL

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a practitioner-oriented degree. The basic TESOL degree consists of 10 courses for a total of 30 academic credits. Full-time students can complete the program in three or four semesters.

The program combines a comprehensive coverage of linguistic theory with practical application, providing students with the knowledge and strategies they need to be highly effective ESOL teachers in schools, community colleges, and teaching abroad.

The program delivery is designed for working professionals. Classes are held on one weekday–late afternoon/evening and selected Friday evenings and Saturdays (on the School of Education Teaching Weekend Schedule). The program is offered on USF’s San Francisco campus and the campus in Orange County, California

Master of Arts in TESOL with Concentration in Digital Media and Learning (DTTL)

The program with concentration consists of 11 courses for a total of 33 credits with specific courses in the area of educational technology. In addition, the final project must demonstrate the student's ability to combine Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning.