San Antonio,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program prepares students to teach English to non-native speakers, whether children or adults, in educational settings across the U.S. or internationally. This interdisciplinary curriculum provides comprehensive training in applied linguistics, theories of second language acquisition, and practical implementation of ESL/EFL programs.
Globally acknowledged as the highest academic qualification in TESL, this degree features instruction from professors with rich teaching backgrounds spanning K-12 and adult education in diverse regions including the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
UTSA's innovative and skilled faculty members bring specialized knowledge to their courses while maintaining global recognition as researchers actively contributing to the field. By enrolling in UTSA's TESL program, students connect with a worldwide community of current, past, and aspiring educators working with both K-12 populations and adult learners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 587 TOEFL Paper / 84 TOEFL Internet / 7.0 IELTS
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 587 TOEFL Paper / 84 TOEFL Internet / 7.0 IELTS
Tuition
USD
16,802