Overview

The Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at University of San Francisco is a practitioner oriented degree based on principles of equity, social justice and human rights.

Our program, housed in the International and Multicultural Education Department, is dedicated to understanding formal and informal education within its sociocultural, linguistic, and political contexts around the world. The program critically addresses the role of language in schools and communities in the United States and internationally.

Graduates with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from University of San Francisco will be able to:

Understand the structure of the English language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse)

Demonstrate an understanding of language variation and cross-linguistic differences

Demonstrate knowledge of first and second language development and the development of bilingualism/multilingualism

Use theory as a lens for thinking critically about social inequities in local/global contexts.

Be a knowledgeable consumer of educational research

Be skillful in a wide range of instructional materials, approaches, and methods for learners at different stages of development and from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Use a wide range of assessment tools for including informal/formal, individual/group, formative/summative instruments

Design, implement, and assess K-12, post-secondary, community programs focused on multicultural language/literacy education in English

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

Sociology of Language

Language and Culture

Research in First and Second Language Acquisition

Assessment/Testing of Second Language Proficiency

Discourse, Pragmatics and Language Teaching

Methodology of Educational Research

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Theory and Practice

Preparation and Evaluation of TESOL Materials

Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competency

Gender and Globalization

Human Rights Education

African American Educational History in the United States

Pan African Language and Culture

Latinos and Education

Cross Cultural Literacy

Immigration and Forced Displacement

Technology and Diverse Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 218 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have earned their Bachelor's and/or Masters' degrees from a regionally accredited institution.

Recommended GPA of 2.75

Certification of Finances

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Transcript (Academic Record) from each university or college attended

Statement of Purpose

Resume or CV

Two Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21200 USD / year

≈ 21200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21200 USD / year

≈ 21200 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Graduates with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from University of San Francisco will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Francisco

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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