Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Master's of Education in TESOL at Kennesaw State University is an advanced program that will prepare you, as a teacher, to educate a multicultural population of students in Georgia.

The program of study in TESOL focuses on teaching all students in inclusive environments. The program includes core courses in curriculum development, collaborative practices, and content area teaching strategies in reading and writing.

As a TESOL student, you will receive the ESOL Endorsement after the first two semesters in the TESOL program.

The TESOL program enrolls a new cohort of experienced general education teachers each fall. It is structured so you can complete the 30-credit-hour master’s degree program in six semesters (two years).

The course is entirely online, and no on-campus attendance is required. Online coursework is taught by graduate faculty utilizing technology to provide synchronous and asynchronous content delivery, feedback, and supervision as you complete field experience in your current work setting.

The M.Ed. in TESOL has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).


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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online: Online Cohort

Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Summer, Fall

Time to Complete: Two-year Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Summer, May 1st
  • Fall, July 1st
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Admission Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

 

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Additional Program Requirements:

  • Clear renewable Georgia educator certificate only for those seeking an upgrade to their teaching certificate. 
  • Resume or professional vitae should document education, teaching experience, community service, and your record of leadership.  
  • Interview - An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview.  
     

 

TESOL Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020

  • Approved by the GPSC — The Georgia Professional Standards Commission fully supports all degrees for the Specialist in Secondary and Middle Grades Education at Kennesaw State University.

  • 100% Online — The Ed.S. in Secondary and Middle Grades education is entirely online, providing you with flexibility for a balanced work-learn life.

  • Accredited — Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

What can you do with a TESOL degree?

A Masters of Education in TESOL degree can lead to various professional jobs such as:

  • Academic Adviser
  • Community College English as a Second Language (ESL) Educator
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Instructional Designer
  • Teacher Trainer
  • Language ESL Program Director
  • Online ESL Instructor
  • Private Tutor
  • Materials Writer
  • Government Agency Adviser

Masters of Education in TESOL Salary and Career Information

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Department of Inclusive Education

Kennesaw State University 
Department of Inclusive Education
Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Education Building
580 Parliament Garden Way NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Phone: 470-578-4377

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