Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.Ed.

The Master of Education with a major in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages degree is a fully online program that prepares practicing educators to be teacher-leaders in TESOL. This advanced program prepares teachers to educate an increasingly varied population of students within and outside the U.S. through research-based best practices. The program focuses upon teaching multilingual students within multiple program models in global contexts with core courses in language development, literacy, methods, curriculum, collaborative practices, and content area teaching strategies in reading and writing. 

Admission Requirements

The following are program-specific requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Résumé or Professional Vitae - Uploaded to graduate application. Should document education, teaching experience, community service, and your record of leadership.  

• Interview - An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview. 

• Those seeking an upgrade to their teaching certificate, upon completion, must upload a copy of their teaching certificate at time of admission.

* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders)–Please visit KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements.

Admission Criteria for Unique Cases

Currently there are no exceptions to the admissions requirements.

Transfer Credit

Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the program coordinator or department chair. A maximum of 25% of transfer credit (with grades of “B” or higher) may be applied toward a degree program. No courses will be accepted for transfer credit if they are more than five years old at the time of evaluation. Transfer credit includes all course work accepted into the M.Ed. program prior to admission in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University. 

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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