Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are learning English. APSU's TESOL programs give you the knowledge, credentials, and hands-on experience to teach them—in schools, universities, and classrooms around the world. Prepare to teach. Inspire the world.
The College of Education at APSU (accredited by CAEP/NCATE) offers two program options: the TESOL Certificate and the TESOL Master's Degree. Both are open to all majors and built around real teaching experience from day one.
Program Options
Certificate
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4 courses (12 credit hours)
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Complete in approximately 6 months, or at your own pace
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All credit hours count toward the TESOL Master's degree
Master's Degree
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10 courses (30 credit hours)
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Complete in approximately 1 year, or at your own pace
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Specific Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions available
Flexible. Accessible. For You.
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Open to all majors
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Start any semester — Fall A, Fall B, Spring A, Spring B, or Summer
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100% online option, with on-campus flexibility
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Flexible schedule — take 1–2 courses per term
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No prior teaching experience required
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GRE waiver available
Real Experience. Global Impact.
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Pathways & Opportunities to Fit Your Goals
Finish your TESOL journey in as little as ONE year.
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Career Opportunities
TESOL graduates work in schools, universities, corporate training programs, government language programs, nonprofits, and international settings.
Where Our TESOL Graduates Are Teaching
Our graduates make an impact in classrooms and communities around the world, including
Hawaii, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida in the U.S.A., and international places like
Egypt, England, Sweden, Japan, South Korea.
Ready to get started?