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TESOL Credential Online

Azusa Pacific University (APU): Online Degree Programs

master of arts : tesol

TESOL

The online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) prepares students to become exemplary classroom teachers committed to continued professional development within a variety of contexts. The program is designed to take students from varied backgrounds and move them through the process of building the skill set needed to teach English to non-English individuals. The established and proven curriculum creates the base for effective application in the community, workplace and educational settings.

The APU online MA TESOL program:

  • Blends compassionate Christian service with strong academic preparation;
  • Provides practical training based on a theoretical understanding of language acquisition and learning; and
  • Offers project-based coursework that engages the student in:
    • formulating a working philosophy of language learning and teaching;
    • teaching English grammar and pronunciation;
    • organizing student interactions, activities, and tasks;
    • understanding the influence of social and cultural differences in language development;
    • reflecting deeply on their own teaching and on the teaching of others;
    • planning, implementing and assessing student achievement;
    • designing instructional courses and programs; and
    • developing a teacher portfolio that demonstrates their competence in the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English as a second language.

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