Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Emporia State University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 731 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 235 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Linguistics for Language Teachers
- Introduction to Graduate Research
- Language Assessment & Evaluation
- Second Language Acquisition
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
- Practicum in TESOL
- Sociolinguistics
- Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition
- Structure of English
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching
- Cultural Awareness for Educators
- Foundations of Instructional Technology
- Seminar in Rhetoric
- Seminar in Linguistics
- Reading Theory and Literacy Practices: Elementary
- Reading Theory and Literacy Practices: Secondary
- Brain-based learning for educators
- Seminar in Pedagogy
- Special Topics in TESOL
- Reading Curriculum Development and Strategies
- Thesis Hours
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master of Arts degree program in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL) is designed to serve the increasing need for Teaching English as a Second and/or Foreign Language nationally at the college and public school level and internationally in private and public institutions world-wide. This program prepares its graduates to fill many jobs in this area both nationally and internationally. This program is the first of its kind in the state of Kansas.
The MATESOL program offers 36 hours of in-depth graduate study in the areas of applied linguistics, TESOL Methodology, Language Assessment and Evaluation, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 731 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 235 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 731 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 235 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Emporia State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University
Emporia, United States
Emporia State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months