Welcome to the MA. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree have the opportunity to work with children in pre-school throughout high school, in adult education programs with refugees and immigrants; or in college or university programs. The student's place of employment may be within the United States or overseas. This program emphasizes the practical application of theory to the classroom.

As a Master of Arts in TESOL student at Southeast, you’ll receive training in all subfields of the discipline: sociolinguistics, research methods, approaches to the teaching of grammar and a practicum. Acquire basic knowledge of linguistics with emphasis on English structure, its usage(s), and role(s) in society. Learn to design a program of language instruction for students’ own setting and learn to revise, adapt and assess the program as you progress in your studies.

 Career Path

As an internationally, nationally, and regionally recognized program of excellence, TESOL prepares teachers for the K-12, adult, college or university setting for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Instructional Coordinator, ESL educators overseas and in the US, International Program Coordinators.