Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
About Our TESOL Program
As demand for English language instruction grows both globally and locally, the need for highly trained TESOL professionals is rising fast—especially in Pennsylvania, where the language school industry is projected to grow by 22% by 2025. With more U.S. immigrants reporting limited English proficiency, there’s a pressing need for educators who can meet the unique challenges of adult English language learners. Slippery Rock University’s MA TESOL program prepares you to make an impact through advanced, interdisciplinary training that blends theory, practice, and cultural understanding. Graduates are equipped for careers in higher education, community literacy, global TESOL settings, and instructional design helping learners thrive while advancing their own global career goals.
Why Get a TESOL Degree?
- Have scheduling flexibility with online, blended, and once-weekly evening courses designed for working professionals.
- Choose your path and complete the general or experiential track in just 16–24 months.
- Learn across disciplines with courses from four academic departments that broaden your expertise.
- Earn more than a degree, as the curriculum includes two stackable graduate certificates to boost your credentials.
- Complete your practicum your way by gaining hands-on experience locally or abroad.
- Learn from experts — all faculty hold doctoral degrees and bring real-world TESOL experience to the classroom.
