1. Increase Your Salary and Career Mobility
Teachers with both a credential and a master’s degree typically start at a higher salary lane and advance more quickly on district pay scales. An MA in TESOL is especially valued in districts with large multilingual student populations—meaning Los Angeles–area graduates often see immediate financial benefits.
2. Maximize the Coursework You’re Already Doing
Many credential courses double-count toward the MA in TESOL, saving you time and tuition while reducing degree requirements. Some fieldwork experiences can also satisfy portions of the TESOL practicum requirement.
“Maximize your credential coursework—transfer up to four electives and count your field experience toward the TESOL practicum.”
3. Stand Out in Multilingual K–12 School Settings
California schools serve one of the largest populations of English learners in the nation. A master’s degree in TESOL prepares you to:
- Use evidence-based ESL/EFL instructional methods
- Support multilingual learners more effectively
- Design equitable assessments
- Integrate technology and culturally sustaining pedagogy
4. Flexible for Working Credential Candidates
Classes are designed to fit your schedule, with late-afternoon, evening, and hybrid formats suitable for student teachers and working professionals.
5. Build Professional Experience While You Study
The MA in TESOL offers opportunities for professional engagement—conference presentations, editorial experience with a peer-reviewed journal, hands-on practicum projects, and individualized mentoring.
6. A Pathway built for Future Leaders in Multilingual Education
The MA in TESOL strengthens your preparation as a classroom teacher while also opening doors to positions such as:
- English Learner (EL) Specialist
- Literacy/Language Development Coach
- Program Coordinator roles
- International teaching opportunities