Master of Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The MA TESOL program administered by MSU's Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages (LGSAAL), seeks to prepare individuals for professional careers in language teaching with an emphasis on the teaching of English. Through the program, our students:

• Gain knowledge of and experience in general areas of language education and language learning, materials development, curriculum design, and teaching.

• Receive a mix of theory and practical experience.

• Gain understanding of the principles of the field as they prepare to develop their careers in the field of language learning and teaching. 

• Acquire a strong foundation in the current theory and practice of the field and are given opportunities to put their knowledge to use.

Graduates of our program have gone on to important positions both in the United States and abroad and are employed in all corners of the world in positions involving teaching, teacher training, materials development, and computer-assisted language learning.