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Interested in pursuing a career working with students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL)? The University of Central Missouri’s Master of Science in Education for English Language Learners, TESL option, prepares you to help meet the particular needs of adult ESL students in the United States or EFL students of all ages in other countries.

UCM’s master’s in Education, with a focus on TESL, helps you understand the process of acquiring a second language so you can teach English as an additional language more effectively. You’ll study advanced teaching theories and how to guide ESL and EFL students to improve their English speaking, reading, writing and listening skills.

In our MSE program for English language learning, courses are offered at our Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses, as well as online. You’ll learn how to support adult ESL students in the United States and prepare for teaching EFL abroad.

What you will study

The University of Central Missouri’s TESL classes for MSE students allow you to learn English language teaching techniques specifically for adult ESL students in the United States and EFL students in other countries. You’ll study the current conceptual trends and philosophical foundations that inform culturally responsive teaching, in addition to computer-assisted learning, advanced teaching methods, applied linguistics and more.

Completing our Master of Education in English Language Learners, TESL option, will give you a comprehensive understanding of the main issues and theories in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). You’ll gain a strong understanding of TESOL strategies and how to create the best educational materials for adult ESL learners in the United States and EFL learners abroad.

These are some of the courses you may take in UCM’s TESL master’s in Education program:

Advanced Teaching Methods for TESL

Practicum in English as a Second Language

Assessment and Professionalism in TESL

Language and Culture

What can you do with an English Language Learners - TESL degree from UCM?

UCM’s Education master’s in English Language Learning, TESL option, prepares you to be an ESL/EFL teacher for diverse student populations. Many graduates find jobs working specifically with students in English language learning programs abroad, nonprofit organizations, adult education centers and language academies. In addition to English teaching, you could pursue a career as a writer and editor, private tutor, ESL/TESOL program director or English Language Proficiency test developer.

Our TESL master’s program also prepares you for jobs in academia, such as English professor, ESL coordinator and curriculum developer.