Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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Program Description The M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages gives students an understanding of the nature of language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism, and their interrelationships. The M.A. in TESOL prepares one to teach English in the US or overseas. In addition, students who have a valid teaching certificate can take courses leading to the Illinois State Endorsement to teach ESL. Students entering the M.A. in TESOL program are not expected to have any prior preparation or knowledge of the field.