[New Resource] — Building a Global Career with a Master's in TESOL

We often hear about the United States’ shifting demographics and our increasingly globalized society, but few people mention the opportunities this opens up for those who are interested in teaching and, in particular, teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Today, we’re announcing a resource that explores the global career potential of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and how to get started in this field with a Master's in TESOL. This growing field could be your chance to build a life doing meaningful work with ample opportunities for travel and adventure. 

What Is TESOL?

Did you know that roughly 75% of English speakers in the world today did not speak English as a first language? All 75% of those English speakers had to be taught English in school, from a relative or tutor, through books or movies, or by cultural association.

TESOL refers to the field and practice of language instruction for bilingual and multilingual English learners and speakers. If you are someone who loves to travel, enjoys adventure, loves to help and serve the marginalized, or simply loves the English language, teaching English to English learners is a meaningful way to spend your working life. It’s something you can do anywhere in the world, and the demand for TESOL instructors is growing as our world becomes more diverse and globalized.

What Can a Master's Degree in TESOL Offer You?

An M.A. in TESOL offers you the chance to specialize your skills and knowledge in order to become a more effective language instructor. Teaching English to speakers of other languages can be harder than you think; it's important to master the best techniques and methods of language instruction in order to serve your students well. Getting your master's in TESOL can also help you grow your cultural literacy and help you understand more deeply the barriers to learning and the diversity of linguistic challenges that your students may experience.

TESOL methodology provides effective instructional tools to support students at every stage of language learning, from pre-kindergarten through adult learning. At USD, the master's degree in TESOL, Literacy, and Culture is nationally and internationally recognized for English language instruction at the adult level in the United States and from pre-school to adults abroad.

Did you know that we offer a Master's in TESOL online? Check out this resource for more information on our 100% online program.

A Master's in TESOL Can Help You Build a Global Career

Here at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego, we focus on preparing leaders and innovators, people who want to focus on education as the way to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Now, we have a resource that explores the importance of language education and helps you understand how a master's in TESOL prepares you for a wide variety of work settings.

In this resource, A Career Guide to TESOL Jobs for Global Minded Educators, you get:

• Insights about TESOL abroad versus TESOL in the United States
• Information about the need for TESOL educators
• Advice about knowledge and skills you need to thrive as a TESOL educator
• Exploration of USD SOLES track record of career success for TESOL graduates
• Program information for USD's M.A. in TESOL specifically

Looking to Build a Unique Career in Education? Begin Your Path to a Master's in TESOL Today

TESOL is an under-exposed career path, which is unfortunate because a career in TESOL offers many opportunities for cultural enrichment and career success. That's why we've prepared this resource, A Career Guide to TESOL Jobs for Global Minded Educators.

Download our latest resource today and begin to explore whether a master's degree in TESOL can help you build the career you're dreaming of.