Master of Science in Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Online
Promote multilingualism and English development and watch your students thrive.
Program Overview
Learn More About Our Online Master's in Education in TESOL
Become equipped with the skills needed to assess language and implement instruction to improve learners' proficiency for competent second language use with the Master of Science in Education in TESOL online program from the University of Southern Maine (USM). This MSEd program is grounded in literacy theory and teaches both pedagogical theory and best practices that can be applied right away in a classroom environment. The only online teaching degree of its kind in Maine, the program demonstrates a 100 percent pass rate on the Maine Praxis ESOL Exam.
USM's TESOL master's program is designed to accommodate the needs and goals of a wide range of English as a Second Language (ESL) professionals working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, including K-12 teachers, adult educators, and those who teach or want to teach abroad. For educators possessing current or prior teacher certification, this online education program meets the state of Maine requirements for ESL teacher endorsement.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of language as a system, including phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and semantics
- Know, understand, and use major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups
- Plan for multilevel classrooms with learners from diverse backgrounds using standards-based ESL and content curriculum
- Become familiar with a wide range of standards-based materials, resources, and technologies and choose, adapt, and use them in effective ESL and content teaching
- 100% pass rate on the Maine Praxis ESOL Exam
- Demonstrate an understanding of language as a system, including phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and semantics
- Know, understand, and use major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups
- Plan for multilevel classrooms with learners from diverse backgrounds using standards-based ESL and content curriculum
- Become familiar with a wide range of standards-based materials, resources, and technologies and choose, adapt, and use them in effective ESL and content teaching
- 100% pass rate on the Maine Praxis ESOL Exam
As a graduate of this MSEd online program, you will be prepared to make an impact in educational roles and organizational settings such as:
- K-12 ELL Teacher*
- College ESOL Instructor
- Overseas Teacher/Administrator
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- K-12 ELL Teacher*
- College ESOL Instructor
- Overseas Teacher/Administrator
- Peace Corps Volunteer
*Maine teacher certification necessary. Please note this program does not lead to initial K-12 teacher certification. Certification may not be required to teach K-12 abroad or in other education contexts.
Accreditation
The University of Southern Maine is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Tuition
Earn a Respected Degree Affordably
Our goal is for our students to earn a high-quality degree that will help them improve their career and income without taking on considerable financial debt.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
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MSE – TESOL | $443 | $13,290 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Milestones to Guide Your Student Journey
The MSEd in TESOL online program offers convenient multiple start dates each year to accommodate your professional and personal schedules.
Now enrolling:
Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline* | Last Class Day |
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Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/27/23 | 12/27/23 | 1/16/24 | 1/15/24 | 3/1/24 |
Spring 2 | 3/18/24 | 2/28/24 | 2/28/24 | 3/18/24 | 1/15/24 | 5/3/24 |
Summer 1 | 5/13/24 | 4/24/24 | 4/24/24 | 5/13/24 | 5/15/24 | 6/28/24 |
Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/12/24 | 6/12/24 | 7/1/24 | 5/15/24 | 8/16/24 |
Fall 1 | 9/3/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/15/24 | 9/3/24 | 8/15/24 | 10/18/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/28/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/28/24 | 8/15/24 | 12/20/24 |
* The payment deadline for the second session of each term is the same as the first session deadline or ten days from the date of registration.
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Admissions
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The MSEd in TESOL online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2.5 Minimum GPA
- No GRE Required
- Online Application
- Online application
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Official transcripts (submitted directly from the granting institution) from all colleges/universities attended
- Statement of purpose/essay (in the online application)
- Upload your essay in PDF format in the online application or email your essay to [email protected]
- Type a brief essay (300-500 words) stating your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your professional goals, and how you think this program of study will contribute to these goals. You may include a statement of any special interest you would like to pursue in your study.
Official transcripts (submitted directly from the granting institution) and other supporting documents may be mailed or emailed.
Application Processing Center
University of Maine System
P.O. Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Email Address:
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Courses
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For the MSEd in TESOL online program, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours.
For the MSEd in TESOL online program, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours.

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*Maine teacher certification necessary. Please note this program does not lead to initial K-12 teacher certification. Certification may not be required to teach K-12 abroad or in other education contexts.