Master of Arts in Teaching in Education / English to Speakers of Other Languages
Valdosta State University

Program Details

You can earn your initial teaching certificate in ESL with the Master of Arts in Teaching in Education / English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) from Valdosta State. This online ESL master’s degree also imparts an endorsement of English to Speakers of Other Languages for Georgia-certified teachers, school counselors, and speech and language pathologists.

Besides learning the foundations of second language acquisition and teaching English grammar for ESOL, the online ESL master’s degree program provides training in such areas as:

  • Assessing ELLs
  • Professional development
  • Clinical practice
  • Applied linguistics

Educators who hold their teacher certification, regardless of the subject matter, should find an ESL program better suited to their needs. Enrollees of this program may opt for part-time or full-time studies to fit their schedules.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Valdosta State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Program is for candidate seeking initial certification only. Teachers with current certification in any subject matter are not suitable for this program.