Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
Domestic Students: May 31, 2025
International Students: February 15, 2025
If you are an international student, apply early to be admitted early! If you have any questions, contact the MA in TESOL Program Coordinator, Dr. Lía Kamhi-Stein at [email protected]
Upcoming Informational Meeting Times and Zoom Link
February 3rd, 3:00-4:00 pm
February 13th, 4:00-5:00 pm
March 3rd, 3:00-4:00 pm
March 13th: 4:00-5:00 pm
April 7th, 3:00-4:00 pm
April 17th, 4:00-5:00 pm
May 6th, 3:00-4:00 pm
May 12th, 4:00-5:00 pm
May 19th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Contact Dr. Kamhi-Stein if the informational meeting times do not work for you
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What we do
Our MA in TESOL Program prepares you for a wide variety of positions both in the U.S. and abroad. You may select coursework that prepares you for several career choices, including the following: English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction in the U.S. or in a non-English-speaking setting abroad; K-12, adult education, or post-secondary settings; and research in Applied Linguistics. The program emphasizes language acquisition processes, teaching methodology, linguistics, language testing, research, discourse analysis, and sociocultural influences on language learning and use.
We hope you have an outstanding academic experience at Cal State LA. We wish you all the best!
TESOL Program Faculty: Marguerite Ann Snow, Lía D. Kamhi-Stein, & Bahiyyih Hardacre
What Students Have to Say About Our Program
Students will demonstrate an understanding of:
- second language acquisition theories
- ESL/EFL methods and techniques
- Current language assessment concepts and practices
- The integration of technologies in the second language classroom
- A sociolinguistic perspective, including the relationship between language, culture, gender and identity
- 4-semester program (not including comprehensive exam) for MA program
- Late afternoon courses
- Exceptional student support
- Classroom-based projects
- Practicum
- Professional conference presentation opportunities
- Active TESOL Society student organization
- Work on student-run professional journal