Program Details - TESOL, MA with Credential | University of San Francisco

Program Delivery

Classes are offered Monday – Thursday evenings, with some on Saturdays. Student begin teaching in the second semester which usually requires two days a week of in-class time. The third semester usually requires five days a week of in-class time.

After the third semester, to meet the needs of working teachers, the program follows a schedule of alternate weekend classes that convene nine times a semester — Friday evenings and all day Saturdays.

Teaching Weekend Dates

Earning Your Credential

You’ll have the option to choose between a Single Subject (Grades 9-12) or Multiple Subject (Grades TK-8) Teaching Credential.

Single Subject Teaching Credential

A Single Subject Teaching Credential is available for those who are interested in teaching a single area of expertise (Math, Science, English, or History/Social Sciences) to students in grades 9-12 classrooms.

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

A Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is available for those who are interested in teaching all subjects to students in grades TK-8 classrooms.

Application Requirements

Earning Your Master's Degree

You’ll earn both a master’s degree and teaching credential through our program. Standalone credentials are not available. You can choose from: MA in Teaching, MA in Urban Education and Social Justice, MA in Teaching Reading, MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and MA in Catholic Education. All programs share the same credential coursework, with master’s degree options differing in number of required units and courses.