Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Online)

Students who have not taken an introduction course to linguistics must take AL 5990 Introduction to Linguistics in their first semester of the MA TESOL to ensure that they have a foundational understanding of linguistics concepts and terminology.

Language teachers need to have first-hand experience learning a second language to appreciate the learning process and relate to their students. Therefore, the MA TESOL program requires all students to complete the second language requirement before being awarded the degree. Students can meet this requirement before or during the MA TESOL program in the following ways:

For international students speaking a language or languages other than English as their native language: 

• Meeting the English language proficiency requirement for admission to graduate studies at HPU 

For native speakers of English: 

• Completing 2 consecutive semester-courses or equivalent (at the tertiary level) of a language other than English or 

• Completing 2 separate semester-courses or equivalent (at the tertiary level) of 2 different languages other than English or 

• Demonstrating through a placement language test (or individual examination) to have attained high-beginning level equivalent to completing 2 semesters of language other than English or 

• Demonstrating through a placement language test (or individual examination) to have attained beginning level equivalent to completing 1 semester each of 2 different languages other than English or 

• Having taught a language other than English for at least two semesters

Please note that credits and grades earned in language courses taken during the MA TESOL are not calculated toward MA TESOL total credits and GPA. Students on financial aid should check for eligibility regarding their language courses.