Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Program Benefits

• Prestigious program at the #46-ranked university in the US* committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
• Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology generously offers $5,500,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving some form of financial assistance.
• No GRE or any other standardized tests required. We offer an equitable admission process that considers your ability and commitment to succeed rather than test scores.
• Doctoral pathway courses within the program curriculum.
• Classes are held at the Calabasas and Malibu campuses. The Malibu campus sits on 830 acres and overlooks the Pacific Ocean with nearly every spot on campus featuring stunning views of the ocean. Pepperdine is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study.
• Access to graduate student housing and amenities at our scenic Malibu campus.
• Nationally-recognized faculty of scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements, professional expertise, educational experience, and scholarly credentials.
• Small class sizes and a low faculty: student ratio provides a supportive learning environment, meaningful student-faculty interactions, and long-term professional and personal relationships.
• Cohort model designed to build upon leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
• Opportunities for continued participation in professional organizations and conferences.
• Extensive Pepperdine alumni network creates influential business connections with more than 110,000 professionals.
• Relevant and emerging field with strong projected employment growth and attractive earning potential.
• Career Services Center dedicated exclusively to the field of education to support professional advancement.

* U.S. News & Report, Best Colleges Rankings, National Universities

Career Outcomes

A master's degree in TESOL provides professional value both inside and outside of the classroom. After earning your degree, you may pursue employment in a variety of teaching and administrative roles, including:

• Elementary, Secondary or Higher Education ESL Teacher
• English Language Instructor for Children or Adults
• International Teacher
• Curriculum Specialist
• Language Consultant

Employment Potential

• Nearly 1.9 million job openings for Preschool through Postsecondary School Teachers are projected between 2014 and 2024*
• The average annual wage for Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in California was over $77,000 in 2017*
• California had the highest employment level of Elementary School Teachers nationwide in 2017*

*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017