Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program (M.Ed.)
- Deanna Nisbet, Ed.D.
Program Director
The TESOL program is designed for the individual who has a unique desire to work with students and/or adults whose first language is not English. Individuals may or may not be traditional classroom teachers. Core courses in the program cover issues such as accommodating learner differences, principles of curriculum and instructional design, discipline and classroom management, and principles of action research. Courses specific to TESOL emphasize teaching and assessing reading in the content areas, linguistics, intercultural/cross-cultural education, second language acquisition, and assessing student achievement. Individuals pursuing the TESOL program may consider positions in both domestic and international settings.
Program Highlights Include:
- Results: Master of Education degree and / or TESOL certificate. Pre K-12 track also leads to ESL Add-On Endorsement.
- Length: Fast Track – Master’s may be completed in 18 months. Certificate and/or PreK-12 ESL Endorsement may be completed in 12 months.
- Courses:
- Format: Courses are offered online with interactive coursework and a one-week required summer residency. Some face-to-face courses may be offered at Virginia Beach and/or onsite in the greater Northern Virginia area. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
- Credit Hours: M.Ed, 32 credit hours; Certificate / ESL Endorsement, 15 credit hours.
- Features: The program offers two tracks in either the M.Ed or the Certificate version: (1) Adult Education/Collegiate Track and (2) PreK-12 ESL Endorsement Track.
- Program Faculty: View contact information for TESOL Faculty
- Application Information: View admissions requirements for the TESOL program.
- Related Links: Course Schedule | Tuition | Financial Aid
“I researched all applicable schools in NJ; there were nine. I searched online for any schools that had TESOL master's programs with online classes, and there weren't many. To my knowledge, Regent is the only school that fulfills my needs exactly!” TESOL Student (2009) |
TESOL graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of theory, principles, and practices pertaining to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Areas addressed include linguistics, TESOL methodology, first and second language acquisition, literacy instruction, cultural understanding, and current trends and best practices in the field.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply skills and strategies in alignment with the WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design) and TESOL English language proficiency standards and best practices for instruction and assessment of ELLs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of socio-cultural and linguistic factors in the instruction of ELLs.
- Demonstrate skills in the teaching of reading for ELLs, specifically addressing the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of integration of faith and learning as encapsulated in the School of Education four areas of seeking wisdom, seeking knowledge, serving others, and edifying others.
Speak with an Admissions Counselor:
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