Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in Malibu United States | Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
|
Malibu United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,950
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
11 months
Our premier Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program equips students to teach English as a second language across all educational levels, from early childhood to higher education, both domestically and internationally, or to continue toward doctoral degrees. Alumni emerge as socially conscious professionals ready for diverse roles in education and consulting.
Tailored for both international and domestic candidates, this 11-month intensive MA in TESOL program at our Malibu campus delivers comprehensive training in language acquisition methods, teaching strategies, and the intricate connections between language and cultural contexts.
Following the scholar-practitioner approach, the curriculum combines demanding academic work with hands-on teaching practicums in diverse, multilingual classrooms. Students complete their studies with a digital capstone project, choosing to emphasize either practical teaching applications or academic research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You need to have a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.
We ask that you have a 3.0 cumulative GPA from your bachelor's program
International applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a minimum passing score of 550 on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). The computer-based TOEFL test requires a minimum passing score of 80.
As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam.
Tuition
USD
46,950