Overview

Designed for full-time and part-time classroom teachers who hold state licensure that are interested in teaching K-16 English as a second language in the United States and experienced or beginning teachers interested in teaching English outside of the United States. Take a quick Self-Assessment to see which Teacher Education with a Concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) program at University of North Carolina Greensboro might be the best fit for your career goals.

Career Opportunities

Through the coursework and field experiences, teacher candidates have the opportunity to apply their learning in their own classrooms. Additional instructional opportunities will also be provided for those interested in working in community-based instructional settings. Potential careers include: K-12 teaching; university-level intensive English programs; community college English programs; teaching English abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal, Historical and Cultural Implications of English as a Second Language

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners w/ practicum

Applied Linguistics

Teaching English as a Second Language w/ practicum

Word Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Two years of teaching experience (co-requisite)

Documented evidence of having studied/knowledge of a language in addition to English

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or appropriately-evaluated credentials for non-U.S. schools.

Satisfactory academic standing as an undergraduate or in a post-baccalaureate program: “B” (3.0 GPA) average or better.

Approval of the academic department in which the graduate student will major. (Assumes an undergraduate major appropriate to the proposed graduate study.)

Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination

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

23328 USD / year

≈ 23328 USD / year
Out-of-State

23328 USD / year

≈ 23328 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8614 USD / year

≈ 8614 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition fees:

In state: $6,223 per year
Out of state: $19,951 per year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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

Career Opportunities

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

Living costs

Greensboro

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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