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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Westcliff University

  • Irvine, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Westcliff University campus

About the program

Master's to teach English in US or overseas.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and evaluate learning approaches
  • Communicate appropriately with learners
  • And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

  • ESL teaching in schools
  • Community colleges
  • Adult education
  • Overseas English teaching

Curriculum

  • 36 credit hours: language
  • Culture
  • Instruction and assessment strands. Students complete study of language structure and variation
  • Pragmatics
  • Instruction methods and assessment
  • With a culminating project
  • And the programme is aligned with TESOL standards.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.5 GPA (MSIT
  • MSCS
  • MSEM prefer a technology degree
  • Otherwise TECH 100 first). English: IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79 (legacy)
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Or 30 credits with a B average.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with 2.5 GPA, Or Admissions Committee review, MSIT/MSCS/MSEM need a technology degree or the ACHIEVE Bridge / TECH 100 prerequisite

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

  • Official academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Evidence of English language proficiency or approved alternative
  • Additional programme-specific admissions documents when required

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate entry requirements and the session deadline at the official university website. Apply online at the official university website (application fee 50 USD). Upload bachelor transcripts (NACES evaluation accepted)
  2. English proof (e.g. IELTS 6.0
  3. Duolingo 105) and the Sponsor Affidavit and Financial Verification forms. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit to enrol. Receive the I-20
  4. prepare with the F-1 visa interview guide and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,030 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusIrvine
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentTESOL
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
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    March 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.