Overview

ESOL educators are responsible for teaching learners intellectual skills and knowledge that support English language learners’ cultural identities, languages and literacy development. Our urban communities need highly skilled, compassionate and advocacy-oriented ESOL teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity.

The English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) M.A.T. program from Georgia State University is grounded in educational theory, research and best practice, integrating principles of social justice and equity. Throughout the program, students take specialized education and content courses and gain practical teaching experience in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program also includes the option of pursuing a reading endorsement for individuals with an interest in teaching ESOL at the middle or secondary level (grade 6-12). Our dynamic program features technology integration and offers study abroad opportunities. Faculty support teacher candidates in planning, instruction, assessment and reflection with colleagues, faculty and partner schools who are committed to excellence in education.

Key Facts

Successful program graduates will be well prepared to work in public, charter, and private schools and school systems in the metro-Atlanta area and beyond.

Graduate placements include:

Atlanta City Schools
Cobb County School District
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County School District
Fulton County Schools
Schools in California, New York, Arizona and Ohio
International schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Literacy
Literacy in the Content Areas
Individualized Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Applied Linguistics for the Bilingual/English as a Second Language Teacher
Cultural Issues for Bilingual/English as a Second Language Teacher
Methods and Materials for Bilingual/English as a Second Language Teacher

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission

- submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Georgia Educator Ethics – Program Entry (350)
GACE Program Admission Assessment

- You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT, or GRE.

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

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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