Overview

The Teaching English as a Second Language program from Kean University offers an alternate route program for teaching English as a second language that enables you to be employed as an ESL teacher while you complete your ESL training.

With an emphasis on action research and a flexible approach to teaching diverse students, Kean graduates are equipped to become true leaders in the field of TESOL education.

What You Learn

Analyze theories, methods and materials designed to teach English language leaders in many contexts

Develop innovative approaches for teaching content and language in multilingual settings

Compare and contrast the process of acquiring language and reading skills in one's native language, and in a second language

Examine languages and cultures by using ethnographic research methods

Identify and assess the emotional and psychological needs of bilingual/bicultural students when adjusting to a different society

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Linguistics

Curriculum, Evaluation & The Learner

Culture, Cognition & Communication For English Language Learners

Language Acquisition And Second Language Learning

Systematic Observation & Field Experience In Esl/efl Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabeth, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching ESL View 854 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

New Jersey or out-of-state Standard Instructional Certificate or CEAS

Official transcripts from all institutions attended

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Professional Resume/CV

Departmental interview may be required

Writing sample of approximately one hour (to be completed at interview)

TOEFL or IELTS scores

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36828 USD / year

≈ 36828 USD / year
Out-of-State

36828 USD / year

≈ 36828 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30657 USD / year

≈ 30657 USD / year

Additional Details

In-State: $8,396.50 per semester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What You Learn

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

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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