Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MA)
Master of Arts
Preparing you to assist others in their abilities to use English — whether in K–12 classrooms or in community, business, professional or artistic and cultural settings
- Next cohort Fall 2025
- Apply now!
You may be eligible to receive a $2,000 Online & Distance Education Scholarship -- complete the application today
Features
Entirely Online | 33 Credits | 2 Years
- Designed for those who wish to teach overseas, at community colleges and intensive English programs, and for K-12 teachers wishing to upgrade their skills and employability
- Provides you with a direct opportunity for multicultural and international experiences, as well as service to the community
- Courses are designed using the Quality Matters set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design
- Ranked in the top 20% of online master's in education programs in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
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Hilal Ergul Program Coordinator Assistant Professor, Languages & Literatures 319-273-2729 |
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Carolina Wilson Enrollment Contact carolina.wilson@uni.edu |
Request Information
Along with the application, students should submit:
- official transcripts, sent directly to the Office of Admissions
- two letters of recommendation
- an applicant statement
- writing sample
Courses are offered online using the Blackboard learning management system and Zoom video conferencing sessions, allowing you to enhance your learning experience with face-to-face interaction, while building a sense of community with classmates. Courses meeting in the fall and spring semesters are taught in sixteen-week modules on Thursday evenings.
View the Fall 2023 Course Sequence
Recent graduate of the program have found success as:
- Teachers of English in more than 25 countries in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Asia
- K-12 teachers in the U.S. (licensure required)
- English teachers in community colleges and in Intensive English programs in the U.S. and abroad
- Professionals in government agencies and on grant-funded projects developing curricula and evaluating English teaching programs
Note: The TESOL MA does not confer teacher licensure.
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered online using the Blackboard learning management system and Zoom video conferencing sessions, allowing you to enhance your learning experience with face-to-face interaction, while building a sense of community with classmates. Courses meeting in the fall and spring semesters are taught in sixteen-week modules on Thursday evenings.
View the Fall 2023 Course Sequence
Recent graduate of the program have found success as:
- Teachers of English in more than 25 countries in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Asia
- K-12 teachers in the U.S. (licensure required)
- English teachers in community colleges and in Intensive English programs in the U.S. and abroad
- Professionals in government agencies and on grant-funded projects developing curricula and evaluating English teaching programs
Note: The TESOL MA does not confer teacher licensure.
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Project UNITED Scholarships
10 scholarships of $11,000 (20 credits) will be awarded to students pursuing an ESL Endorsement or Master of Arts in TESOL. Priority will be given to students who plan to teach in high needs areas in Iowa, including schools with high influx of refugee or immigrant youth and rural areas.
Online & Distance Education Scholarships
Online & Distance Education offers $2,000 scholarships for degree-seeking students enrolled in select graduate programs.
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
Submit Your Application
Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.
Contact Us
Questions about the program or next steps? Contact us by email at online@uni.edu or call 319-273-7206.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.