Translate Your Skills into a Rewarding Educational Career

When it comes to the future of education, the only constant is change. Growing cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom is presenting new opportunities for highly educated teachers with a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). According to the TESOL International Association, the master’s degree is “considered the terminal degree for teaching positions in English as a second, foreign or additional language.”

Nova Southeastern University’s M.S. in Education with a concentration in TESOL blends theory with hands-on experiences, arming you with research-based methods for teaching English in the U.S. and worldwide. This program gives you the option of choosing from a broad range of courses, so you can customize your studies to align with your professional goals. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for higher roles in private and public schools, government agencies, and higher education institutions.

Quick Facts

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Tuition
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Curriculum
NSU’s M.S. in TESOL program is 36 total credits to complete.
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Delivery Options
Coursework for the Master of Science in TESOL is conducted entirely online, allowing you to earn your degree without work disruption or long commutes. 
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Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year.

M.S. in Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Program Requirements (18 credits)

Credits

(TSOL 0575
Critical Issues in TESOL
/Credits: 3)
( TEFL 0580
Second Language Acquisition and Learning
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0567
Applied Linguistics
/Credits: 3)
(TEFL 0530
Technology in TEFL
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0547
Testing and Evaluation in TESOL
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0699
Applied Professional Experience in TESOL
/Credits: 3)

TESOL Electives (Select 18 Credits)

Credits

(ESE 0610
Speech and Language Development and Disabilities
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0500
Foundations of Bilingual Education
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0562
Cultural and Cross-Cultural Studies
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0569
Methodology of TESOL
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0580
Dual Language Classrooms: Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies to Speakers of Other Languages
/Credits: 3)
(TEFL 0525
Teaching English to Children
/Credits: 3)
(TEFL 0535
Teaching English to Adolescents and Adults
/Credits: 3)
(TEFL 0563
International Englishes: Historical Development and Usage
/Credits: 3)
(TEFL 0575
Structure of English
/Credits: 3)
(TSOL 0515
Curriculum Development for TESOL
/Credits: 3)

The applied professional experience is the capstone in the completion of this program. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, candidates will maintain reflective journals and create files of samples of their students' work and the assessment instruments used to demonstrate achievement of the state professional and content standards. All applied professional experiences are accompanied by a portfolio detailing the rationale, process, and evaluation of the project. This course is one of the many practical applications included in the program.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
$50
Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
2.5
Or Higher GPA

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