Program Summary
Program Description
The Master of Arts in TESOL degree is designed to train professionals to teach people who are learning to speak English as another language. Graduates work with children in pre-school through high school, in adult education programs with refugees and immigrants, or in college and university programs. The workplace may be within the United States or overseas. The program emphasizes the practical application of theory to the classroom. Students design a program of language instruction for their own particular setting and learn to revise, adapt and assess the program as they progress in their studies.
TESOL students will…
- Acquire basic knowledge of linguistics with emphasis on English structure, its usage, and its role in society
- Design a program of language instruction for their own particular setting and learn to revise, adapt and assess the program as they progress in their studies
- Appreciate the application of theory to teaching, the hands-on approach to the development of curricula and assessment, the practicum experience, the assistance with the job placement process, and the accessibility and affordability of the training experience
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Minimum GPA
63%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
79
IELTS
6
PTE
53
Reading
10
Writing
10
Listening
10
Speaking
10
Duolingo
110
Southeast Missouri State University
1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Program Intakes
August 2025
Open date
June 25, 2025
Submission deadline
July 1, 2025
January 2026
Open date
May 1, 2025
Submission deadline
November 1, 2025
Cost and Duration
Master's Degree
Program Level
2 year master's degree
Program Length
$12000 USD
Cost of Living
$60 USD
Application fee
$12645 USD
Tution fee
Other Fees
Health Insurance Fees: $1,387 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $850 per year
Enrollment Fee (International Students): $200 (one time)
Study Destinations
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