If you plan to pursue a career in teaching, enjoy working with people representing various linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and have interest in the English language, this program is for you. The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL) degree prepares the candidates for employment as teachers, program directors, curriculum consultants, or materials developers. Candidates for this degree will do course work in second language acquisition theories, TESOL methods and materials, language assessment, linguistics, bilingualism, and multicultural education.

Our MATESOL program will prepare you well for the challenges of teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language whether you are interested in working in the U.S. or abroad.

The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL) degree program will allow students to:

• Demonstrate a mastery of the principles of such areas as sociolinguistics, foundations and methodology, curriculum development, and grammar;
• Master the current theories concerning cognitive, affective, social, and cultural factors central to the acquisition and use of second languages;
• Establish the frameworks, teaching methods, and proficiency assessment instruments for teaching English as a non-native language; and
• Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze and evaluate English for academic purposes with particular focus on Linguistics and TESOL.

• Student must complete 30 semester units of prescribed curriculum. One semester unit is equivalent to 15 contact hours or the equivalent in accelerated or distance learning terms.
• Satisfactory completion of all required course work with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.