Course Requirements
Students take courses in the sequence below and may start the Online M.A. in TESOL program in Fall Session I or Spring Session I.
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A. (online) Requirements | 36 units | |
|---|---|---|
TESL 501 Language Learning through Technology | 3 | |
TESL 505 Second-language Acquisition | 3 | |
TESL 515 Teaching English Grammar | 3 | |
TESL 525 Teaching English Pronunciation | 3 | |
TESL 530 Intercultural Communication and Language Teaching | 3 | |
TESL 537 Critical Perspectives on Christianity and English Language Teaching | 3 | |
TESL 545 Second-language Pedagogy I | 3 | |
TESL 550 Second-language Pedagogy II | 3 | |
TESL 557 Reflective Teaching | 3 | |
TESL 560 Language Program Design | 3 | |
TESL 570 Second-language Assessment | 3 | |
TESL 580 TESOL Portfolio | 3 | |
*Required courses for the six-unit Certificate in TEFL
**TESL 537 is an elective and may be replaced with an approved course transferred from an accredited M.A. program.
Online Portfolio Requirement
Students must complete an online portfolio prior to graduation that displays selected student work completed during the program and provides evidence that the student has met and reflected upon each of 15 competencies required in the field of TESOL.
Students work on their portfolios in the final course (TESL 580 TESOL Portfolio) and then can submit them for review as soon as two weeks after the course. The program director and selected faculty members evaluate each portfolio at the end of the program and either suggest specific revisions or approve the portfolio.
Corequisites
For the M.A., prior to graduation, native speakers of English must verify completion within the last 10 years of a minimum of 6 semester units of college-level foreign language with at least a 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent. Options to satisfy the foreign language requirement include formal coursework and community language learning. Students may also establish proficiency via an exam.
All students graduating from non-English speaking institutions must satisfy APU's English Proficiency Requirements. In addition, the following scores on the Internet-based TOEFL are required for admission to the online or field-based TESOL programs.
| Internet-based TOEFL Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Reading: | 25 |
| Speaking: | 25 |
| Writing: | 25 |
| Listening: | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of computer and Internet connection do I need?
In order to make the most of your online learning experience, your computer and Internet connection should fulfill APU's online course technical requirements.
How often do I need to be online for the online program?
You must be online sufficiently throughout each week to participate in threaded discussions and to complete all
assignments by their designated deadlines. However, there is no prescribed amount of time that you will be required to
be online because assignments and their deadlines will vary with each course.
How soon can I finish this program?
Coursework for the online TESOL degree takes 18 months to complete, plus at least one additional month for final portfolio review.
Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid, ranging from federal loans and state grants, to fellowships and scholarships, are available. Learn more about the financial aid opportunities available to you.
How do I get started?
Online programs may include requirements, procedures, and policies unique to the university's more traditional programs. For more information on how to get started in an APU online program, please contact one of our recruitment counselors at (800) 825-5278 or at graduatecenter@apu.edu.
