Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Credential, MA
The USF MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) will prepare you to support students who are learning English as a second language (ESL), teach ESL across K-12 and community college settings, and learn to design curriculum. And by adding a teaching credential to your TESOL master's degree, you'll open doors to increased earning and employment opportunities worldwide.
Still Accepting for Spring
Our Fall Priority deadline is March 1.
Empower Multilingual Students
Examine the intersections of language, culture, power, and inequality. Prepare to teach in California and abroad.
Earn Your Credential and Master's Degree
Choose between a multiple or single subject teaching credential. Take classes for your master's degree online or in person.
Teach in English and Spanish
You may add an optional Bilingual Authorization in Spanish to your teaching credential.
Inspire Learners Worldwide
From local classrooms to international schools, see where your TESOL journey can take you.
Fund Your Education
As a teaching credential student, you may be eligible for program-specific funding opportunities. You can also apply for scholarships available to School of Education master’s students.
Why Should I Get a Teaching Credential at USF?
- Curriculum is designed to integrate academic coursework with field experience.
- Programs prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in both public and private schools.
- Students work closely with the teacher education faculty, who are committed to social justice and community.
- Our classes are small compared with other teacher education programs. Completion of the teaching credential and Master of Arts in Teaching is typically 4 to 5 semesters. Students enrolled in our other master's programs will need more time to complete all requirements.
Become a Teacher Resident
Teach alongside an experienced mentor teacher for a year in the Jefferson Elementary School District (JESD) while completing coursework toward your California Teaching Credential. You'll receive financial support to help cover the cost of tuition and hiring priority in JESD.
Don't Need a Teaching Credential?
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Earn a degree built on equity, social justice, and human rights.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Credential, MA
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