A Commitment to Connecting Research with Practice
The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction TESOL program is designed to prepare educators to meet the changing linguistic needs of today’s diverse population. Beyond learning theory of language, you’ll discover how family cultures can be effectively embraced in the classroom. Students gain a conscious knowledge of language as a system and learn to be effective language teachers. Teachers use this knowledge to develop appropriate goals and a wide variety of techniques for teaching students to listen, speak, read, and write so that they may communicate effectively in English and monitor their own use of language.
Teachers who specialize in developing the English skills of students who speak other languages play a vital role in the evolution of today’s education environments. Join the online UC TESOL program and learn to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse student population with confidence. They understand the ways in which languages are similar and different. Graduates of the UC TESOL program can relate their knowledge of English to languages commonly spoken by their own students and are able to build on similarities between English and students’ home languages, and anticipate difficulties that learners may have with English.
Graduates of the TESOL program are eligible to apply for the TESOL certificate/endorsement from the state of Ohio. Out-of-state graduates will need to check with their state’s Department of Education to see if this program will meet the needs to fulfill the requirements for similar certificates/endorsements.
Upon completing this program, graduates are required to pass a Praxis Series Exam to obtain their endorsement in the State of Ohio. Graduates residing in other states will need to determine their state’s specific requirements for licensure. For more information about the Praxis Series, click here.
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Interested in the UC TESOL program. Do you offer any online courses for the program? Thanks so much.
Hello Janice, it’s a pleasure to hear from you! Yes, we do offer our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on TESOL 100% online. Please call me at 800-226-0075 ext. 326 so that we can discuss the program together. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Hi, I am interested in obtaining a Master’s Degree in TESOL. Do you offer online courses that can be spread out over 2-3 years? Thank you.
Hi Nara, Great question! Our Master’s degree is designed to take 2 years and is 100% online. Please feel free to contact me at 800-226-0075 ext 644 and we can discuss more about the program!
Does UC not offer ANY Master of Education degree programs for students interested in postsecondary education? It seems as though ALL programs are exclusive to K-12 teachers.
Hi Melissa – At this time our online programs are only geared for K-12 teachers. It is always possible we may add additional degrees in the future. Sorry we couldn’t be of any help. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at 800-226-0075.
When the program is complete, will I be able to obtain a TESOL teaching license through the state?
Hello Kate – Our program is designed to lead to a TESOL endorsement in the state of Ohio. You would have to check with your individual state to determine if will meet the requirements in your state for an endorsement that may be similar to ours.
Hi, my name is Christian Muhawenimana, BA Ed. I would like to pursue a Master of Education (Teaching English as Second Language) OR Master of Education (Education Leadership) but I come from a very poor family and my family income is very minimal. So, can get funding on the consideration I am originally from a very poor country (Rwanda) in Africa?
Hi Christian. Thank you for your interest in the University of Cincinnati. I understand that pursuing a graduate level program can be a financial challenge. If you are currently here in the United States, you may be eligible for Federal Financial Aid. It is a non-needs based program. You can get more information about financial aid from this web site: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Also, if you are currently teaching in a lower socio-economic area or a Title 1 school, you may be eligible for the TEACH Grant. You can get more information about that from their web site: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp. I am available to connect with you on the phone to go into greater detail about your options, please contact me at 800-226-0075 ext. 357. – Tom
Can I take a class as a non matriculated student? I just need to take one class to finish my ESL certification.
Hi Kimberly – It’s a pleasure to hear from you! We do offer non-matriculating classes each quarter. Please give me a call so we can discuss your options in greater detail, you can reach me at 800-226-0075 ext. 326. I look forward to hearing from you! Take care, Jeannie
Do you offer any of these programs on campus and not online?
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Hello Amanda! The answer to your question is yes! Our Master of Education programs are offered online and on campus. In fact, the instructors teaching our on campus courses are also the instructors teaching our online courses. We’d love the opportunity to discuss our programs with you to help determine if we are the right fit. Please feel free to contact us at 800-226-0075.
Hi! I am looking at going to Taiwan this Fall to teach English there and I was wondering if UC offers certification only (not a Master’s program) for TEFL or TESOL and if I could get certified this summer through UC. I appreciate the help.
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I wonder if it be possible for me to hired by your department to teach the masters in tesol program here in South Korea. I have a Masters degree in Distance Education and I am currently doing my online doctorate in Higher Education Leadership with University of Calgary. I also have 11 years experience in teaching English. Let me know if you require my services
Hi Patrick,
It’s a pleasure to hear from you! We actually do offer TESOL certificate from K thru 12th grade and are taking application for the summer quarter. Please give me a call at 800-226-0075 ext. 326, so we can discuss your options. Look forward to hearing from you.
Take care,
Jeannie Rosa
Enrollment Advisor
Hi Darrell,
It’s a pleasure to hear from you! Please contact Laura Dell, who is our Academic Director, at 513-556-0238. She might be able to guide you to the right department. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
Take care,
Jeannie Rosa
Enrollment Advisor
I have been told there is a 100% on-line TESOL endorsement program that is offered at a less expensive rate? Can you tell me more about this?
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Hello Heather, thank you for interest. We do offer a 100% online TESOL endorsement program. The cost of the program is based on different variables. For more detailed information please call our admissions office at (800)226-0075 and one of our enrollment advisors will assist you.