TESOL students at UND

Masters in TESOL

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Teach English to speakers of other languages in the United States and around the world.

There is a growing demand for English language teachers. Through online courses and 90 hours of practicum experience, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English language learners. Teach English in K-12 settings, intensive English programs, community adult programs, or abroad.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
2+ years
Credit hours:
35

Why earn a master's in TESOL?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
June 1* | Aug. 10
Summer:
March 1* | May 10

*indicates priority deadline

Learn from highly qualified faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive experience in teaching English as a second language. We specialize in teaching English to immigrants, refugees and Native Americans in the United States and to children and adults overseas.

  • 100% online (asynchronous) master's degree program enables you to complete all of your coursework online at the time of day and place of your choice. You are not required to come to campus at any time.
  • Lower tuition costs than comparable online TESOL graduate programs.

Through online classrooms, you'll study coursework, complete exams, listen to lectures, and interact with fellow students. You can focus on general English Language Learners (ELL) or specialize in rural ELL/English as a Second Language (ESL) education. UND also hosts an optional live seminar related to TESOL each semester, either on campus or in conjunction with a regional TESOL conference. UND encourages, but does not require, all students to participate in these opportunities.

Accredited Master's in TESOL Online

The Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP) recognizes that this program adheres to standards set by the International TESOL Association. UND is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Master's in TESOL Online

  • Be part of the NDMTSS Social Emotional Learning Network. You’ll share experiences, celebrate successes, and problem-solve perceived barriers related to social emotional learning.

  • Design and implement instruction that integrates English language development with academic learning.

  • Apply knowledge of linguistics and second language acquisition to instruction and assessment.

  • Address the needs of ELL/ESL students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

  • Develop skills for teaching those whose first language isn't English with 90-hours of practicum experience. The site for this practicum can be near your home.

  • Instead of a thesis, you'll complete an independent study or a final project.

What can you do with a master's degree in TESOL?

55K

Median annual wage for adult literacy teachers. Those with master's degrees can expect to land on the high end of the range or earn a premium.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

32states 

The Reaching English Learners Act was introduced in 2018 to remedy the national shortage of EL teachers. 32 states report a shortage of teachers for English learners.

Congress.gov

ELL / ESL is a thriving field. As a graduate, you'll be eligible for the North Dakota ELL teacher endorsement and may completely or partially fulfill ELL, ESL or TESOL endorsement requirements in other states.

A master’s degree in English language learning will allow you to engage with your students in productive ways.

The master's degree provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to teach bilingual education, adult TESOL education and English abroad. You may teach at a public or private school, community college or community-based organization.

Your proficiency will include understanding the complex linguistic, educational and cultural variables involved in teaching English language learners.

You'll be helping meet the growing need for ELL, ESL and TESOL educators, especially in rural areas. In addition, you'll become a collaborator, leader and advocate for ELL / ESL populations in schools and society.

Master's in TESOL Online Courses

T&L 551. Second Language Acquisition for ELL Teachrs. 3 Credits.

This course will explore the socio- and psycho-linguisitic aspects of interlanguage by studying the theories and research of first and second language acquisition. Students will examine the nature of learners and their individual differences during the stages of language development, with a focus on children and K-12 classrooms.

T&L 550. Assessment and Evaluation in ELL Education. 3 Credits.

This course combines readings and theoretical discussion of assessment with hands-on experience in assessing ELLs. Students will learn how to use a variety of formal and informal assessments with a focus on how to use assessment data in planning instruction. Topics will include classroom-based assessments, language proficiency testing, testing accommodations for ELLs, and assessment of ELLs for special education and gifted education, and ELL program evaluation.

T&L 537. ELL Methods and Materials. 3 Credits.

This course explores current methods and materials in ELL education, with a focus on teaching academic language and sheltered content instruction. F,S,SS.

T&L 514. Introduction to Multilingual Education. 3 Credits.

This course explores language education models, programs and policies with an emphasis on English language learners (ELLs). Political, legal, historical, and cultural contexts of multilingual education will be discussed with a focus on both U.S. and global challenges.

T&L 523. Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners. 3 Credits.

This course addresses the foundations of teaching English language and literacy to English Language Learners (ELLs). Topics will include practices for reading and writing instruction, vocabulary development, assessment of reading and writing, choosing literature for ELLs, and the incorporation of media and technology in ELL literacy instruction. SS.

T&L 513. Linguistics for ELL Teachers. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the complexities of human language through the study of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Additional topics addressed include the brain and language, history of the English language, psycholinguistics, writing systems and language in social contexts. SS.

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Department Contact
Hyonsuk Cho
Graduate Director
P 701.777.3162
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