Overview
The on-campus Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program, housed at the university's Azusa campus, offers prospective and experienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language a relevant degree that blends theoretical course material with real-life application.
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 a field-based and online format.
Program Highlights
- APU's TESOL programs combine compassionate Christian service with strong academic and practical preparation for language teaching.
- Students can complete the program in as little as 18 months.
- Situated in the greater Los Angeles area, APU's location provides students exposure to a diverse linguistic and multicultural experience.
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 fourth year in the most prestigious category of U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2012 rankings, placing in Tier One at No. 170 in the National Universities category. APU was also ranked No. 16 in the Up-and-Coming Schools Category by U.S.News. In addition, The Princeton Review named APU as 1 of 121 institutions in the 2012 Best Colleges in the West for the sixth consecutive year, and Forbes named APU No. 322 on a list of 650 colleges that represent the top 20 percent of all undergraduate institutions.