The American College of Greece
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Athens, Greece
- Online
MA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,920
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* Starting dates are September, January and April. There is no deadline, it is on rolling admission.
Key Summary
Globalization and digitalization have turned English into a world language and English teaching to an attractive career option. The MA in TESOL provides students with up-to-date knowledge and skills for a professional career in the English Language Teaching field. This is a unique program, suitable for students with different levels of professional teaching experience, which embeds two prestigious international qualifications: an MA in TESOL and the Trinity College London CertTESOL, which allows you to travel and teach all over the world.
- Duration: One year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time).
- Number of Courses: 10 courses (30 US credits).
- Attendance: The MA TESOL is taught using a blended approach: a mixture of face-to-face classes and online study, making it ideal for working professionals. During each term, in-classes run on every second Saturday from 10:00-13:00 and/or 14:00-17:00. Online activity will be ongoing throughout the courses and will involve collaboration with other participants, as well as individual work, all under the supervision of experienced instructors. The program may be completed in one calendar year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time).
- Admission points: New students are admitted at the start of the fall, winter, and spring terms.
Unique Program Features
- NECHE Accreditation
- Embedded Trinity College London CertTESOL qualification
- Flexible study and blended format for working professionals
- Real teaching experience and observation embedded in the program
The program is appropriate for graduates and practitioners from all disciplines and caters to the needs of two groups in particular: recent university graduates from all backgrounds – and working professionals with varying levels of teaching experience.
Required Courses
- TESOL Methodology & Pedagogy
- Language Awareness
- Second Language Learning & Acquisition
- Educational Technology in TESOL
- Teaching Language Skills
- Curriculum & Syllabus Design
- Critical Perspectives in TESOL
- Young Learners & Teens
- Management in TESOL
- Learning Difficulties and TESOL
Practicum Track
- TESOL Practice
- Capstone Project in TESOL
or
Thesis Track
- Research Methods in TESOL
- Thesis in TESOL
Upon successful completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate the teaching and associated skills required to perform as a TESOL professional;
- Explain the key concepts and theories underpinning TESOL and current professional issues in the field;
- Describe English as a linguistic system and relate it to language skills development and approaches to teaching and learning;
- Identify and appraise how educational technologies and digital media can be utilized in TESOL;
- Design and implement research initiatives in TESOL using appropriate methods and methodologies.
Graduates of the program pursue careers in the field of TESOL, including teaching, academic management, teacher training, exams, educational technology, and materials writing – or further academic study.
Deree graduate students receive support from the Office of Career Services, which helps them connect with the 50,000 ACG alumni around the globe, expand their professional network, and gain access to various job positions. Our graduate students and alumni may also benefit from the Alba Graduate Business School Services, including career coaching, participation in career events and workshops, participation in the Alba annual career forum, one-to-one career advice sessions, and a direct mail list for job posts and career advice.
Merit Scholarships
The School of Graduate & Professional Education offers scholarships covering a portion of the cost of tuition to all applicants who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in their undergraduate studies.
Financial Assistance
Since its founding in 1875, The American College of Greece (ACG) has provided assistance to students needing help in meeting their educational expenses, thereby enabling students with demonstrated ability and promise to access quality education, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Discounts
All ACG alumni are entitled to a 10% tuition fee discount on top of any other scholarship or financial assistance program which may apply.
Corporate discount programs are also available to two or more employees from one organization who wish to study in our graduate programs.