Note: This online Global TESOL degree program will not provide licensure in any state.
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- Letters of recommendation from 2 professional and/or academic references who are able to assess your potential for success in this program.
- International Applicants can find admission details on our International Admission website.
Xavier University is authorized to offer this fully online program in most states. View the complete list of approved states.
The Master of Arts in Global Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA in Global TESOL) program at Xavier University is a 36 graduate credit hour program. Transcript reviews are completed for each student to determine course requirements. In addition to courses, 50 hours of documented field hours are required.
- EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education………… 3 credits
- EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the US………… 3 credits
- EDFD 507: Educational Research Class………… 3 credits
- EDRE 569 - Phonics & Found of Literacy………… 3 credits
- EDEL 650 - Foundations of TESOL………… 3 credits
- EDEL 651 - Instr Strat For EL………… 3 credits
- EDEL 652 - Culturally Responsive Teaching………… 3 credits
- EDEL 653 - Effective Assessment Practices………… 3 credits
- EDEL 654 - Aspects of Language and Socio………… 3 credits
- 3 hours selected as a Graduate Level Elective Course (500-level or higher)
- EDTS 506: Curricular Context and Design
- EDTS 507: Methods of Assessments
- EDTS 508: Internship/Field Work
- EDTS 520: Masters Thesis Research I
- EDTS 521: Masters Thesis Research II
- Elective
Tuition
Fees
- Student ID Fee..............$15
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
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Program Features
Designed for working professionals, our online format allows you to earn your degree from anywhere without hitting pause on your career.
Learn within a two-year cohort model alongside peers from across the globe, building a professional network that spans continents and cultures.
We don't just teach pedagogy; we focus on the whole person. Learn to create inclusive, culturally responsive environments that respect the dignity of every learner.
You’ll get the personal attention needed to reach your goals at your pace. Our invested professors and small class sizes will set you up for success.
Xavier University Professor Margaret Martin is one of only 200 U.S. citizens participating in the 2024-25 English Language Fellow Program.
The Loyal Musketeer Scholarship reduces the graduate tuition rate by 25 percent and is available to all Xavier alumni enrolling as degree-seeking graduate students.
Global TESOL (MA) Program at Xavier University
Xavier University’s 100% online Master of Arts in Global TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is designed to equip you with the linguistic expertise, cultural competence, and pedagogical tools needed to excel in classrooms across the globe. Rooted in Jesuit values of service and academic excellence, our program prepares you to navigate the complexities of global education, whether you are teaching in K-12 settings, higher education, or international corporate environments.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."