In the MA TESOL program, candidates explore language learning and teaching theories and practices in various sociocultural settings, both locally and globally. Candidates reflect on their beliefs about language teaching and learning as they develop language awareness, greater empathy, cross- and inter-cultural competencies, advocacy skills for working with linguistically and culturally diverse English learners, as well as a commitment to continued professional growth. Candidates have opportunities to engage in applied research, academic service-learning projects, study abroad, and various teaching practicum options in the university or local or global communities.
Why our program?
Community-based, university-based, and international practicum opportunities
Academic service-learning courses
Study Abroad offerings
Grant and award-winning faculty with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and leadership in the field
Faculty-student collaborations in instruction and research
Award-winning students (recognized by the Michigan and International TESOL organizations)
Opportunities
The MA TESOL program at Eastern Michigan University prepares graduates for a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages both in the US and abroad or work in related fields such as language testing and assessment, materials development, publishing, or non-profit organizations. Students might also pursue doctoral studies in Second Language Education, Multicultural Education, Applied Linguistics, Language Assessment, Educational Leadership, etc鈥�
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
214 Pray Harrold,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission.
For regular admission, non-native speakers of English must submit a recent (no older than one year) official test score showing a high level of English language proficiency. This requires a minimum TOEFL IBT score of 92 (with minimum subsection scores of 24 on reading, 24 on writing, 22 on speaking, and 22 on listening) or an IELTS minimum score of 7 on every subtest. Applicants with the minimum required scores on TOEFL or IELTS may be advised to take ESL/EAP courses.
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
