Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Program Details

Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. As our society becomes more globalized, there is a need for teachers who are able to teach English to non-native speakers. With this program, you will prepare to help fill this need.

The curriculum is designed for those who wish to gain strong theoretical and linguistic knowledge of learning the English language. Topics covered include:

  • Language acquisition
  • ESL/EFL methods
  • Assessment
  • Cross-cultural studies
  • Curriculum development

Students are typically teachers of grades K-12 ESOL who are looking to further their careers.

This online ESL degree offers general, P-12 certification, and thesis options.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)