Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

The The Teaching English as a Second Language program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is an interdisciplinary program that presents systematic instruction in applied linguistics, second language acquisition theory, and Teaching English as a Second Language program implementation.

Students must take at least 24 semester credit hours of Teaching English as a Second Language courses and 9 hours of Bicultural-Bilingual studies courses. The Master's degree is offered under two options: thesis and non-thesis.

Why pursue an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language?

MA-TESL degree is internationally recognized as the terminal degree in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language.

MA-TESL faculty have extensive teaching experience in K-12 and adult education contexts in the United States, Latin America, Asia, and Europe; are creative and talented teachers who possess expertise in the courses they teach; and are internationally recognized scholars who maintain active research agendas in the field.

MA-TESL students include current, former, and future K-12 teachers and adult educators from the United States and around the world.

Career Options Available for an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language graduate:

Teaching English language learners in K-12 schools (MA-TESL can be combined with an accelerated teacher certification program)

Career advancements for current K-12 teacher

Adult ESL (community-based programs, college and university-based programs, U.S. military programs, private schools, etc.)

ESL and ELL Program administrative positions in K-12 and adult education

International ESL/EFL programs (K-12, adult, public and private schools, colleges, and universities)

Private Tutoring and Consulting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociolinguistics and Education

Linguistics for Second Language and Bilingual Specialists

Foundations of Second Language Acquisition

Assessment in Bilingual and ESL Programs

English as a Second Language Teaching Practicum

Approaches to Second Language Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

English language proficiency test scores

Applicants who do not meet University-wide requirements for unconditional admission may be admitted conditionally if scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), letters of recommendation, and/or previous work in the field provide evidence of academic potential

Tuition Fees

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28134 USD / year

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28134 USD / year

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9906 USD / year

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Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

Why pursue an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language?

Career Options Available for an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language graduate:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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