Trevecca Nazarene University · Program Overview

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Trevecca’s Master of Education in English as a Second Language is designed for licensed teachers who want to teach ESL in a pre-K-12 setting, or for non-licensed individuals pursuing a career as an ESL specialist. The program offers an ESL endorsement option for those who want to gain ESL certification without the master’s degree. Both the degree and the endorsement paths fully prepare teachers to work with ESL students.

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30Credit hours
$500Per credit hour
$15,000Estimated tuition
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The Trevecca experience

Explore your next chapter in English as a Second Language (PreK-12).

Trevecca's Master of Education in English as a Second Language has earned approval from the Tennessee Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. This prestigious, nationally acclaimed program offers either a complete master's degree or an endorsement pathway for individuals pursuing ESL certification…

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Why this program

Program benefits and learning experience

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Program advantage

Complete your full degree online in 16 months or your ESL endorsement in as little as 3 months with no residency requirements.

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Learning experience

Continue to work and focus on your other priorities while earning your degree, taking one course at a time with all materials delivered to you.

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Professional preparation

Utilize a built-in support system and complete your degree alongside others who are working toward similar goals through Trevecca’s cohort model.

Inside the program

What to expect

Trevecca's Master of Education in English as a Second Language has earned approval from the Tennessee Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. This prestigious, nationally acclaimed program offers either a complete master's degree or an endorsement pathway for individuals pursuing ESL certification without committing to the degree.

Individuals seeking the master’s degree will use a curriculum that balances theory and application and ensures coursework serves a practical purpose. The curriculum covers topics such as trends in education; instructional models and methods; the impact of culture on language acquisition; assessment methodologies; and technology for language learning. You’ll learn from a variety of high-quality, engaging and accessible faculty members who have served as ESL teachers across the State of Tennessee. You can expect to gain at least 30 hours of hands-on experience in a variety of ESL classrooms.

For those adding an ESL endorsement to a current teaching license, the program offers 13 credit hours of targeted, interactive online courses designed to provide teachers with cutting-edge ESL instruction.

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More about the English as a Second Language (ESL)

  • Learn from faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields and have relevant and valuable real-world experience.
  • Pre-K-12 ESL teacher in a public or private school (when combined with your current teaching license)
  • ESL corporate consultant for organizations that need language-training assistance for international employees
  • ESL instructor for religious or civic organizations that offer classes to immigrants
  • Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy .
  • Complete the online application (it's free!). Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here!

Tuition and program cost estimates

Estimated program tuition

Published tuition estimate
$15,000
Cost per credit$500
Credit hours30

Published tuition estimates from Trevecca’s program page. Additional fees, books, and other costs may apply; confirm current pricing and total costs with the university.

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