Christine Davenport (M.A. ’19)Each course touched on relevant information that kept me immersed in the field and connected me to a lot of resources.
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Master of Arts in TESOL
With your passion for language and teaching, you’ve got the opportunity to make a difference in your school, workplaces and organizations. The Master of Arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) provides a theory-informed curriculum with real-world applications.
Through intentional discussions with your peers and faculty with diverse backgrounds, you’ll gain new insight that deepens your knowledge and experience as you collectively prepare to serve, whether in education, health care, business or ministry. Align your learning with what you’re passionate about by taking one of four specializations. With the curriculum and instruction specialization, you can also move forward in earning an ESL endorsement.
With an M.A. in TESOL, you can fuel your authentic compassion for helping others achieve the potential you see in them.
Format
- Online
Location
- Online
Credit Hours
- 30
Specializations
With your choice of one of four specializations, you’ll advance your knowledge and experience in the unique field that you currently work in or aspire to join as an educator.
Curriculum and Instruction—Advance your role as an educator as you pursue the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) K-12 ESL endorsement.
English for Health Care—Enhance communication and service within the health care industry with this specialization focused on teaching English to health care workers. Be prepared to serve with health care institutions as an English teacher or program director.
English for Business and Organizations—Empower others with the English language in business environments. Serve in a variety of sectors, whether for-profit companies, nonprofit organizations or professional sports.
Cross-Cultural Ministry—Learn to teach English language learners within a cross-cultural context. Serve locally or internationally in organizations, missions or churches.
Admission Requirements
- Application
- A completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.7 GPA from an accredited institution
- Official college and/or military transcripts
Next Program Start
Take your next step as an educator on your own schedule. With flexible course scheduling, you’ll move forward in your career and personal goals.
Fall 2023
Classes start on Aug. 30 and Oct. 25, 2023
Spring 2024
Classes start on Jan. 16 and Mar. 13, 2024
88%
Of students who work full time while pursuing a degree.
78%
Graduation rate for master’s degrees.
100%
Of faculty members are professing believers of Jesus Christ.
Faculty
Our faculty in the M.A. TESOL program are passionate about growing together in cultivating thriving communities. With their diverse experiences ranging from K-12 education to the mission field, they eagerly seek to engage in meaningful collaboration as you pursue influence in your own context.
Related Programs
At Cornerstone, we’re passionate about welcoming you into a learning community designed to help you reach your full potential. In addition to our M.A. in TESOL program, we also offer non-degree programs and other graduate programs as you live out your vocational calling in serving and teaching others.
