Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Share Your Love of the English Language around the World with Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language
English serves as a bridge between cultures, connecting people across different backgrounds and industries. Whether for business, academics, or international relations, the demand for English language instruction continues to grow. Many students worldwide study English to help enhance their career opportunities, access higher education, or engage in global communication. As an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor, you can make a meaningful impact by helping students develop language skills that may open doors to new possibilities. This career offers the opportunity to travel, experience diverse cultures, and share your knowledge while seeking to make a difference in students’ lives.
Liberty University’s online bachelor’s degree in teaching English as a second language can help you gain the skills needed to help English learners in various settings, both in the United States and abroad. From South America to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, students of all ages are eager to develop their English proficiency. Throughout this degree, you can learn essential linguistic concepts, effective teaching strategies, and ways to navigate cultural differences to better support learners as they master the complexities of the English language.
What Will You Study in our Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language?
- Learn to prepare a curriculum with your student’s language in mind.
- Understand how students acquire language.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge in applied grammar, linguistics, and second language acquisition.
Throughout this degree, you will learn the intricacies of the English language and how to best utilize the resources available to you to meet the needs of your students. You will also learn about the various activities and class exercises that will help not only make you a better instructor but also enable students to have fun while you are teaching them. Our internship program can give you the skills, knowledge, and wisdom to be successful and confident in the classroom in your future career.
Potential Careers
- International missions worker
- Second language curriculum developer
- Second language linguistics researcher
Online Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800 – $2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Students can complete the Bachelors in Teaching English as a Second Language in just 120 credit hours.
Bachelor’s Degree in TESL Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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