Find out more about Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Program Details

The online MA in TESL degree program from Webster University is designed for those who seek to develop the English skills of non-native speakers living either overseas or in the United States. The curriculum provides a solid theoretical background in critical aspects such as culture, language structure, first and second language acquisition theory, curriculum and materials development, teaching methodology, assessment, and research. There are two tracks available:

• ESL/EFL education emphasis – designed to meet the needs of future educators of adults and/or teaching English as a foreign language overseas. In this case, prior teaching experience is not required;
• K-12 English language learner (ELL) education emphasis – designed to meet the needs of existing content area educators interested in expanding their knowledge of teaching ELLs. In this case, a certificate or license to teach is required.