Cost per credit hour
In-state: $445.
Out-of-state: $1,350. See details and other costs
Credit hours
30 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list
Financial aid
Over 150 graduate assistantships available with stipend & tuition assistance, plus scholarship & fellowship opportunities. Explore aid
Admissions
No GRE required. Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
One-of-a-kind program
The need for teachers with ESL certification continues to grow. We offer the only MSEd in TESOL in Maine, designed to meet the goals of a wide range of ESL professionals—including K-12 teachers, adult educators, and those who want to teach abroad.
Diverse, expert faculty
Every full-time faculty member holds a doctoral degree in the field of Literacy, Language, and Culture. Our part-time faculty are experienced members of the professional education community and many are current practitioners in the field.
Program requirements
We provide a rigorous and experiential curriculum to ensure you graduate with all the tools needed to teach English language learners and linguistically and culturally diverse students.
Global alumni network
Our graduates teach all over the world, including in the United States, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, and Egypt, among other countries.
ESL endorsement
This program leads to a Maine K-12 ESL endorsement. You can add the state-issued ESL endorsement to an existing teaching license.
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MSEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Put theory into practice
A 40-hour practicum in the field gives you the opportunity to observe and practice teaching. The setting will be determined by you and your instructor.
Connect with us
Our monthly Graduate Information Sessions are an excellent way to learn more about the benefits of our program, as well as our admissions and financial process.
Frequently asked questions
In this program, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and skills to help students develop proficiency and literacy in English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English as a Foreign Language (EFL).
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. We encourage students in graduate degree programs to apply for scholarship opportunities.
Graduate student support
Our Office of Graduate Studies connects you with opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. They also foster our graduate student community through Peer Mentorship and the Graduate Student Board.
Admission information: MSEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Application deadlines
We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.
| Application deadline | Fall term start | Spring term start | Summer term start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | May 1 | October 15 | March 1 |
| Final | August 1 | December 15 | April 15 |
| International applicants | June 1 | October 15 | Not available |