Online Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language

The online Master of Education in Teacher Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language builds upon critical knowledge and classroom skills. In this 30-credit hour program centered on action research, professional development, and leadership, experienced teachers will learn to make an impact with multilingual learners.

As the number of English learners in K-12 crosses five million, UNCG students will be able to put their degree to work and fill the growing need in their community’s schools.

Taking UNCG’s Teaching English as a Second Language Master of Education Program Online

Government data shows children in U.S. public schools speak more than 400 different languages. Students in the UNC Greensboro School of Education online master’s programs get to engage in evidence-based, faculty-led research to make an immediate community impact.

• TESOL’s award-winning faculty are known for their contributions on national and international stages. They bring expertise in areas such as international study, dual language/immersion, appreciative study, language assessment, language policy, and humanizing practices in assessment.
• Full-time and part-time teachers are eligible.
• Students in the online English as a second language master’s program are afforded the flexibility needed to complete assignments and earn their degree around their current work and life obligations. They will enjoy all the support of an on-campus degree through UNCG’s team of staff, resources, and engagement with their peers.

How You Will Earn Your M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language Online

Through classwork and field experiences, teacher candidates will apply their learning in their own classrooms.

• They will take coursework in professional development and educational practice, including Introduction to Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning; Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners; and Applied Linguistics.
• Research interests include:
  • Teacher development
  • Appreciative education
  • International education
  • Language education policy
  • Language testing
  • Classroom assessment
  • Language ideologies

Additional instructional opportunities will be provided for those who want to work in community-based instructional settings.

After Graduating with a Master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language

Graduates of the online program are well-prepared for successful careers as K-12 instructors, community college instructors, school district administrators, and foreign service.

• They may become English as a second language teachers, dual language coordinators, and curriculum developers.
• They will be able to work with multilingual learners in both local and global contexts. They may become ESL teachers abroad.

The U.S. Department of Education requires that all higher education institutions advise students as to whether their curriculum provides them with the eligibility to apply for a professional license and/or certification in the state for which they plan to practice. As such, please review UNC Greensboro’s status by state for the initial teaching license. You should note whether the program either “meets”, “does not meet”, or if there “has not been a determination” of the program’s status in the state for which you plan to practice. Review the Licensure Reciprocity Information.

ADMISSION DEADLINES for the graduate teacher education program

• Summer admission deadline April 1
• Fall admission deadline July 1
• Spring admission deadline Dec. 1