Azusa Pacific University Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MA
Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MA

Azusa, USA

MA

English

Full time

USD 600 **

On-Campus

* fall start

** per unit

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Key Summary

About: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Azusa Pacific University. The MA is 33 units, offered on campus or online. You'll complete practicums, receive $500 travel award for conferences, and study with international faculty. Applications are rolling. International applicants must meet English proficiency (placement test or TOEFL/IELTS), submit financial documents, provide a passport copy, and have foreign transcripts evaluated.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as teachers abroad, ESL/EFL instructors, curriculum developers, teacher trainers, programme coordinators. Other roles include language assessment, intercultural education, educational consulting and nonprofit work. Potential careers: ESL teacher; curriculum developer; teacher trainer; programme coordinator.

Study Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Azusa Pacific University

You’ll receive comprehensive preparation in English language teaching for careers in U.S.-based institutions or schools around the world. You’ll build your résumé through practicums in your desired location, as you gain the competencies and perspectives needed to teach English with professionalism and intercultural sensitivity. We make it possible to complete this program anywhere in the world, however, best fits your schedule, with the choice between an online program or in-person at our Azusa campus.

Program at a Glance

The School of Humanities and Sciences offers diverse well-rounded degree programs to prepare critical thinkers to make a difference in the world for Christ.

Application Deadline

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, as space permits.

Program Information

  • Program Units: 33
  • Cost per Unit: $600
  • Base Cost: $19,800
  • Location: Azusa (Main Campus), Online

Gain Hands-on Experience

  • Complete English-teaching practicum experiences in your desired location.
  • Receive a $500 travel award to attend and present at international conferences.
  • Pursue electives that fit your unique career goals.
  • Learn from faculty with extensive international and U.S. experience.
  • Discover a Christ-centered approach to service in the field.

Admission Requirements—International Applicants

  • Demonstrate proficiency in English through a placement test with the Academic Success Center, or through a TOEFL/IELTS score that meets program-specific requirements. Refer to APU’s English proficiency requirements to learn more. Request that official test scores be sent to APU. All other forms of proof indicated in the English proficiency requirements must be submitted directly to International Services.
  • Provide a Graduate Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF) and a bank statement from within the last six months proving financial ability to pay for education costs through personal, family, or sponsor resources.
  • Submit a copy of a valid passport showing biographical data, including your name, country of citizenship, date of birth, and other legal information.
  • Get foreign transcripts evaluated. International credentials (transcripts, certificates, diplomas, and degrees) must be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation agency. View our policy and a list of approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies.