Get Your Masters in TESOL
"Empowering Educators for a Multilingual World"
Why Choose Cal State LA?
The Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages prepares educators to teach English in a wide range of contexts—K–12 classrooms, adult education, postsecondary institutions, and international settings. At Cal State LA, you’ll tailor your coursework to match your professional goals, whether your focus is on research or applied pedagogy.
Highlights and Benefits
- 30-unit master’s program designed for both credential and non-credential students
- Late-afternoon, evening, and hybrid courses that support working professionals
- Hands-on practicum and classroom-based projects linking theory to practice
- Opportunities to present at local, national, and international conferences
- TESOL student organization and peer-reviewed journal experience
- Individualized faculty mentoring and exceptional student support throughout the program
- Maximize your credential coursework—transfer up to four electives and count your field experience toward the TESOL practicum
Credential Students Can Earn an MA in TESOL Degree
The TESOL program integrates selected teaching credential courses into its curriculum, allowing students to count certain credential classes toward TESOL elective requirements. Students who wish to pursue both a California Teaching Credential and the Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) must apply to each program separately. Once enrolled in a credential program, students can earn the MA in TESOL by completing five additional core TESOL courses, providing a streamlined pathway to earning the MA degree.
Information Sessions during Spring 2026
Session Times:
May 1 at 4 p.m.
May 5 and 12 at 3:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 1 with Dr. Hardacre
- Tuesday, May 5 with Dr. Kamhi-Stein
- Tuesday, May 12 with Dr. Kamhi-Stein
Meeting ID: 87976800614
Please contact Dr. Bahiyyih Hardacre to request an alternative meeting time.
Admissions and Important Deadlines
Domestic Applicants: May 31, 2026
International Applicants: February 15, 2026
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be prepared to:
- Apply theories of second language acquisition to effective language teaching and learning
- Implement evidence-based ESL/EFL methods tailored to diverse learner needs
- Design and evaluate assessments that promote language development and equity
- Integrate technology to enhance instruction and learner engagement
- Analyze sociocultural, discourse, and identity factors shaping language learning contexts
- Engage in reflective, research-informed teaching and contribute to professional communities
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