Overview

Key facts

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program at Sam Houston State University addresses the theories of language instruction and incorporates research-based best practices for teaching English language learners. In addition to receiving the M.Ed., our graduates earn a certificate in Second Language Instruction from Sam Houston State University.

Learning outcomes

This 30 hour online degree program is nationally accredited and addresses standards of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This program is designed for ESL/EFL professionals who teach at a variety of levels—from the young child through the adult learner.

The MEd in TESOL is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

Cross-cultural communication skills.
Intercultural competence skills.
Critical awareness and thinking skills.
Reflective practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Soc Cult Lang Infl On Learning

2nd Lang Acquisition & Develop

Applied Linguistics in ESL/EFL Settings

ESL / EFL Methodology

Computer Assisted Language Learning in English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language

Second Language Assessment

English for Specific Purposes

Action Research in Second Lang

Teaching Second Lang Writing

Second Language Literacy

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 100 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
Official transcript(s) from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of a 3.0, either overall or in the last 60 credit hours

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

12678 USD / year

≈ 12678 USD / year
Out-of-State

12678 USD / year

≈ 12678 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6686 USD / year

≈ 6686 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Key facts

Learning outcomes

The MEd in TESOL is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

Programme Structure

Key information

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

Funding

Scholarships Information

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