Overview

The TESOL, Literacy and Culture program at University of San Diego strives to prepare reflective practitioners who can successfully engage with adult students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure their academic success.

Program Highlights

The 30-unit, 2-year MEd program

Available as a 100% online track or a 100% in-person track.

Graduates earn both an MEd and a TESOL certificate.

Certificate requirements are met within the first year of the degree program.

Throughout your program, you will focus on culture, linguistics, second language acquisition methods, and the methodology of teaching English. You will also build an understanding of the complexities of working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities within the US and around the world.

Our TESOL Graduates emerge prepared to work in settings like community colleges, universities, adult education centers, language academies, and international schools. With over 150 hours of observation, teaching experiences, research practice, you will carry your classroom experience into the real world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design Methodology

Cognition and Learning

Human Development

Language, Literacy and Culture

Nature of Language and Linguistic

Second Language Acquisition and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Literacy Education View 218 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Application and $45 application fee

Statement of Purpose

Resume

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An official transcript from the university where you earned your bachelor’s degree is required at the time of application

Students who earned their bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation at the time of application

A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation

Current resumé or curriculum vitae

Statement of Purpose of maximum of 1000 words (500 words per question)

An official score report for the TOEFL or IELTS is required of all international applicants

The minimum cumulative grade point average is 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate and graduate coursework

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

24750 USD / year

≈ 24750 USD / year
Out-of-State

24750 USD / year

≈ 24750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24750 USD / year

≈ 24750 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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

Program Highlights

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

Living costs

San Diego

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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