Master Of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master's Degree  | Russellville Campus | In-Person or Online

The Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A. in TESOL) is available to the full range of graduate students, domestic and international, who are interested in advancing their knowledge of and credentials in the teaching of English language learners, and serves as a foundation for doctoral-level studies. We believe that our commitment to offering the appropriate course work in a variety of formats, including entirely online, makes it possible for students with differing needs to achieve their educational goals efficiently.

Having a state-issued ESOL K-12 license or any subject teacher license with the TESOL endorsement is a plus to teach K-12 schools, adult education
centers, overseas, or online:

• ANCILLARY K-12 ESOL LICENSURE
  • Students who complete the M.A TESOL, Praxis 5362 (English to Speakers of Other Languages), an AELS background check, and the required IDEAS professional development modules can apply for an ancillary K-12 ESOL teaching license. 
• ESL ENDORSEMENT
  • Certified Arkansas teachers can add an endorsement in English as a Second Language by completing the four courses listed below and passing the Praxis 5362 examination. Each course is offered at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. For additional information contact Dr. David Bell, Arkansas Tech's Licensure Officer.
• PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Flexible only four of ten courses are prescribed. There is no set sequence of courses
  • Multiple entry points Students may start the degree fall, spring, or summer
  • We offer three summer sessions (3 weeks in May, 5 weeks June-July, 5 weeks July-August)