MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL)

Our program is proud to be commonly cited among the top TESOL programs in the U.S.

Students from the Principles & Practices of Language Teaching course showcase their end of semester projects at the Kumar Trade Fair, a celebration and exploration of macro-strategies for language education. Photo by sarspri.

Discourse & Repartee highlights changes and happenings in the MATESOL/TFL programs.

Our Curriculum

The MATESOL curriculum is distinguished for its solid foundation in the fields of linguistics, language pedagogy, and applied linguistics research. You will receive training in a broad range of topics necessary to your development as education professionals.

Typically you will complete this 37-unit degree program in three or four semesters with a course load of 12-13 credits per semester. However, students with prior TESOL coursework may qualify for the one-year advanced entry program. If you're searching for a two-year cross-cultural adventure, our Peace Corps Master's International program might be calling you.

Teaching Specializations

Students may also elect to pursue one of the specialization options in conjunction with their required TESOL coursework: Language Program Administration, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, or Teaching Foreign Language. You will have the opportunity to gain additional skills and expertise and set yourself apart as your language education career begins.

Career Opportunities

Our faculty and alumni serve as leaders on local, national, or international TESOL organization boards and committees in addition to their full-time positions as instructors, administrators, and language assessment professionals. The MATESOL program also prepares you for doctoral studies. Many alumni have attained a doctoral degree at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Oxford University, and Georgetown.