Master of Arts with Teaching License in TESOL

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls allows graduate students to pursue a master of arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Wisconsin ESL teaching license concurrently with many graduate courses applied to the course requirements of both academic plans.

This program is designed for:

• Individuals who wish to enhance their credentials for teaching in countries around the world;
• Individuals who wish to earn a master’s degree in TESOL and a license to teach ESL in public or private schools; and 
• Licensed teachers who want to earn a master’s degree in TESOL and an additional license to work with students with limited English proficiency.

Program Features

• Meet requirements for licensure to teach ESL in Wisconsin and may meet requirements in other states.
• Learn to adapt teaching practices and techniques for learners from different cultures, age groups and language backgrounds.
• Acquire increased sensitivity for diverse cultural and language groups.
• Interact with native speakers and international students in an instructional setting.
• Take courses face-to-face on campus or online.

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree earned from an accredited institution.
• A grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a four-point scale) or 2.90 based on the last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits of their undergraduate program.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the general admissions requirements for graduate study at UWRF. International students must have a minimum score of 80 on the Internet version of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or its equivalent. See additional requirements for international students.

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For More Information  

Debra Hare
Program Manager
715-425-3557
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