Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

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Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

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Teach Around the World with the Online Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Liberty University’s 100% online M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language is designed to make you more effective and competitive as an instructor of English at home and abroad. This online master’s degree will prepare you to face the challenges of cross-cultural and cross-linguistic teaching. Whether you are already in the TESL field and want to improve your marketability, or want to enter the international teaching field for the first time, Liberty’s M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language will give you the training you need. 

Our M.A. in TESL will make you competitive in the international market. Taught from a Christian worldview, you will be provided with a biblically-based training in teaching the English language while you make an impact for Christ across the globe. If you are looking for a practical, market-driven approach to teaching that will give you opportunities to touch the lives of people in different cultures — and here in America — Liberty’s online M.A. in TESL will give you the training you need! 

What Will You Learn in our M.A. in Teaching ESL? 

  • English as a World Language
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Curriculum, Testing, & Assessment
  • Teaching Grammar, Lexicon, & Pronunciation

Gain the broad skill set and practical training you need to succeed as an ESL instructor! In this degree, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of applied grammar, linguistics, and second language acquisition. You will not only learn about the practical use of the English language, but you will also study the syntax and phonology of the major languages of the world so you can better understand how to approach students from a variety of language backgrounds. With Liberty’s M.A. in TESL, you can create a fun and effective learning environment to help English language learners thrive!

Potential Career Opportunities with an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language

  • English as a second language teacher
  • Academic supervisor in a language institute
  • Christian school teacher
  • Adjunct professor

Highlights of Our M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language

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:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online TESL 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.
  • You can complete our online M.A. in TESL in as little as 1 year!

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 degree by offering you the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times.
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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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