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Overview

The field-based Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program offers in-service teachers with a secured teaching contract abroad the opportunity to earn their degree while teaching abroad. A 40 percent tuition discount applies for field-based TESOL students.

The program offers courses and seminars in language acquisition theory, English grammar and pronunciation, intercultural communication and socio-linguistics, language teaching methods and materials development, observation and practice in classroom teaching, language assessment, program design, and language-development research.

APU also offers the Master of Arts in TESOL in an on-campus and online format.

Benefits and Distinctives

  • APU's TESOL programs combine compassionate Christian service with strong academic and practical preparation for language teaching.
  • Students can complete the program in just 30 months.
  • Expert faculty combined with a diverse student population make for a professionally relevant degree at an affordable price.
  • Program participants study three summer terms in Azusa, California and two winter terms abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Accreditation

Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.

According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.