Online Master of Education – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Build the foundation for more rewarding educational experiences nurturing the English language skills of non-native speakers.
Program Overview
Dive into our online Master of Education in TESOL program
The EWU online Master of Education – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed to help you cultivate the educational expertise you need to effectively teach English as a second language to diverse audiences. This innovative online master’s degree immerses you in specialized TESOL instruction to give you a flexible pathway to boundless career opportunities, including teaching English language programs overseas. You will also be prepared to teach at the college level, nationally and internationally, and at Adult Basic Education (ABE) centers.
Explore the critical and social theories that inform a reflective and sound classroom practice, including applied linguistics, curriculum design and evaluation, as well as an in-depth study of English grammar and pedagogical approaches for multilingual learners. As a student, you will benefit from convenient access to 100 percent online coursework and support from experienced faculty who are dedicated to student success.
Discover practical learning opportunities through an internship embedded in the curriculum, which gives you field experience teaching or tutoring non-native English speakers. You will also complete a portfolio of work and a comprehensive exam to demonstrate proficiency instead of a thesis. Take advantage of six-week courses and seven start dates a year, and earn a respected M.Ed. TESOL online from Eastern Washington University.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online TESOL master’s program, you will learn to:
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
TESOL Career Opportunities:
- ESL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Corporate Instructor
- Private Tutor
- Foreign Language Teacher
- ESL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Corporate Instructor
- Private Tutor
- Foreign Language Teacher
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EWU offers a variety of graduate education degree programs in a convenient online format. Check out all our online M.Ed. programs.
The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
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Tuition
This online graduate program costs less than you think
The master’s in TESOL online program features the same affordable tuition rate for both in-state and out-of-state students, which can be paid by the course.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. TESOL | $325 | $1,300 | $15,925* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of important program milestones
The online M.Ed. – TESOL degree program is designed to be flexible for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar to find the best start date for you, along with deadlines for registration, required documents and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter I | 12/30/24 | 12/16/24 | 12/24/24 | 12/28/24 |
| Winter II | 2/10/25 | 1/27/25 | 2/5/25 | 2/8/25 |
| Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
| Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
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Admissions
See the qualifications for our online TESOL program
The admission process for this master’s degree in TESOL is streamlined to help you get started sooner. A teaching certificate is not required for admission to this program. However, this program will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Official transcript from degree-granting university
Online M.Ed. – TESOL Admission Requirements
- No teaching certificate required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
If you do not hold a teaching certificate in Washington or do not hold a teaching certificate at all, you are still encouraged to apply.
Please note however that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page. For information on certification in the state of Washington, contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Courses
View the course listing for the online M.Ed. in TESOL
In order to earn the M.Ed. – TESOL online, you must complete 14 courses (49 credit hours), comprised of 16 credit hours of core courses and 33 credit hours of specialization courses (including an internship).
