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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Education Languages Teaching View 4279 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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 Fee
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International
18936 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1052 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
18936 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1052 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
5202 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 289 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Greensboro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.