Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Teaching English as a Second Language
Pursue Your Passion for Travel and Education by Teaching English as a Second Language at Home or Abroad
Do you dream of traveling around the world, spreading God’s Word to people in other countries, and teaching them a valuable skill? If this sounds like you, then Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) may be the degree for you.
As you pursue your TESL degree, you will gain a theoretical and practical understanding of second language acquisition and teaching methods and materials. You will learn about syntax and phonology of the major languages of the world and develop solutions to various problems involved in oral and written communications in mixed language and cultural settings.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Your professors have years of experience in teaching and second language acquisition, and they teach all of your courses from a Christian perspective.
- Gain hands-on experience in your program with practical application opportunities available in countries like Guatemala, Brazil, China, and beyond.
- Your internship and practical learning opportunities also provide easy pathways to employment.
What Will You Learn?
- How to teach in the 4 language areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing across cultural and linguistic barriers
- Linguistics, including phonetics and syntax, plus other parts of language acquisition
- Modern English grammar
Career Opportunities for B.A. in TESL Graduates
- Academic coordinator
- English as a second language school teacher
- Headteacher at an English language institute
- TESL curriculum planner
- TESL/TEFL teacher
Internship Opportunities Available to TESL Students
- Your career and teaching opportunities extend to almost every continent.
- Get a chance to complete a 2-month internship at the Liberty University Spanish Institute in Guatemala.
- Other teaching programs are available in Brazil, France, China, Guinea, Japan, Pakistan, Austria, and Columbia as well as internship opportunities in Jordan, West Africa, and Thailand.
- Take advantage of internship opportunities in Jordan, West Africa, and Thailand.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
