Welcome to the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program
The M.A. in TESOL is a graduate program designed to meet the needs of English teachers in classrooms with English learners both in the United States and abroad. We offer specialization in K-12 education, adult ESL, program management, and college-level English teaching. Teaching English in California and around the world is a fast-growing profession.
The College of Education now offers a fully online MA-TESOL program as well as partially online (hybrid) and face-to-face classes. The fieldwork component (EESL 6900) requires supervised instruction; special arrangements can be made for online candidates to complete this at their locality.
The program features outstanding faculty with teaching and research interests in language and literacy development, innovative language-learning methods, and technology-enhanced instruction. A unified focus on language for communicative purposes draws together contemporary theories that focus on the language learner as a whole person. Courses in teaching methods and supervised fieldwork opportunities strengthen the knowledge of classroom techniques.
Nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, CSUSB is an attractive site for higher education. The 430-acre campus features 26 buildings surrounded by panoramic views of nearby mountains.
The Campus of California State University, San Bernardino
I can’t even begin to express how much I loved being a student in the CSUSB TESOL Master's program. I learned so much and created lasting connections with my cohort. I deepened my knowledge of evidence-based decision making, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as innovative approaches to teaching English as a second language. As a 4th grade teacher, I have been able to apply what I learned directly into my classroom to support my multilingual students and their diverse learning styles. My acquired knowledge and skills have also been vital in my position as an adult ESL teacher and ESL department lead at my district’s adult school. A position I don’t think I would have felt prepared or qualified for if not for the amazing instruction I received at CSUSB.
Throughout the program, I learned the value of being a reflective practitioner and a lifelong learner. I especially want to acknowledge the amazing professors, such as Dr. Seferoglu, who guided me on my journey and made learning engaging and connected to real-world application. My experience was so memorable that I plan to continue my research and personal development by applying to the CSUSB Ed.D program. For all the reasons above, I would wholeheartedly recommend the CSUSB Masters in TESOL program.