M.A. in English: TESOL

The M.A. TESOL program welcomes prospective professionals in the area of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the U.S. and abroad. The program is designed to enrich students' understanding of advanced theory and current practices in TESOL. Theoretical exploration and practical experience are well balanced to provide students with expertise in the contemporary applications of TESOL.

The program consists of 36 semester hours of coursework in TESOL and related fields. It can be completed in three regular semesters and one summer semester (e.g., Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Summer 2011, and Fall 2011).

See what our students are saying about the program (video).

Faculty 

• Dr. Lilia Savova, Master of Arts in TESOL Coordinator, Lilia.Savova@iup.edu
• Composition and TESOL Faculty

Resources 

• M.A. TESOL Admissions Information 
• Checklist for Graduates Seeking ESL Teaching Positions in Pennsylvania 
• Course Offerings by Semester 
• Financial Resources 
• Housing 
• Graduate Catalog 
• Independent Study and Seminar Information 
• Newsletters 
• Organizations  
• Portfolio Links 
• Request for a Letter of Recommendation  
• TESOL Grad Student Forum 
• IUP Students at the TESOL GSF 
• TESOL Job Sites 
• Three Rivers TESOL 

Graduation Requirements 

• Course Requirements 
• Portfolio Requirement 
• Graduation Application
• For graduation deadlines, see IUP’s official Academic Calendars.

• Graduate Office: Composition and TESOL
• Leonard Hall, Room 111
  421 North Walk
  Indiana, PA 15705-1094
• Phone: 724-357-2263
• Fax: 724-357-3056
• grad-eng@iup.edu

• Office Hours
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.