M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Begin or advance your career in teaching English to speakers of other languages, here in the U.S. or around the world.Valparaiso University’s master’s in TESOL degree combines both practice and theory as you develop effective teaching practices, learn more about proficiency assessment methods, and gain experience through hands-on classroom teaching. You’ll be prepared to pursue careers teaching English to speakers of other languages in school systems, higher education, and beyond.Prepare to help individuals from a variety of backgrounds and learn cutting-edge methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages. At Valpo, our master’s in TESOL degree starts with core courses in:Introduction to LinguisticsSociolinguistics: Language Across CulturesTeaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages: Theory and MethodsTeaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages: Theory and PracticesESL Curriculum and AssessmentESL GrammarSeminar in ESLObservation in EnglishFollowing your core master’s degree in TESOL courses, you’ll have the option to take on an internship or practicum. You can also specialize your TESOL master’s program with electives in:Advanced CompositionHistory of the English LanguageModern English GrammarTopics in WritingNew Literacies, Technologies, and Cultures of WritingComputer Assisted Language Learning