MA TESOL
The Master of Arts in TESOL is a 10-course, 30-credit graduate program with a focus on language, culture, pedagogy, and research. The degree is offered in an on-line format that allows students flexibility to choose when and where they study but provides ample opportunities for student-to-student and student-to-faculty interaction. We pride ourselves on bridging the distance that some learners feel in remote classes by developing personal connections with our students.
At Greensboro College, students select how many credits they want to take each session depending on their personal and work-related obligations. This flexibility makes our program ideal for working professionals. The typical student completes the program in 15-18 months but fast-track (12 month) options are available to those with the time to dedicate to full-time rigorous study.
The MA TESOL curriculum provides a solid core of essential knowledge of TESOL teaching and learner characteristics and also allows students to customize their studies with unique elective courses targeting specific aspects of the TESOL field. It is even possible to simultaneously earn a graduate certificate in a specialized area with no additional investment of time or money.
“I was nervous about starting an online program. I really don’t like computers and thought I’d feel isolated. But the TESOL master’s program isn’t that way at all. I’ve learned so much from my professors and the other students and I feel like I am really heard when I offer comments in online discussions. It’s been very easy to stay connected.”
-Marcela V.
