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.
There are several compelling reasons why I chose California State University, San Bernardino (CSU San Bernardino) for my graduate studies. The most significant factor is the program’s format. As an educator specializing in representation and accessibility in the classroom, I believe that the online format enables me to ensure that all voices from diverse regions of the country can be heard in this class. This aspect makes it particularly special in this regard. Another reason is the opportunity to simultaneously earn my Adult Education Credential with my Master of Arts (MA) degree. This was a goal I had before I discovered that CSUSB offered this credential. Lastly, the faculty in the program have been very helpful to me, striking a perfect balance of accommodating when I need it and motivating me when I also need it. Overall, I am very satisfied with my decision to join CSUSB’s MA in TESOL program. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge of TESOL and Second Language Acquisition.
Dr. Lisa Daveport