Overview

If you have an interest in teaching English in the U.S. or abroad with learners of all ages, augmenting your knowledge of effective language teaching theory and practice, or going on to graduate studies in TESOL, linguistics, applied linguistics, or foreign languages, consider adding a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

What you will learn

You will gain experience in the various aspects of the field, learn techniques to promote language learners' listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural skills, enhance your communication skills, and discover whether a career in any aspect of English teaching, the field of ESL/EFL, second language materials development, program administration, research, international student advising, or employment in U.S.-based or overseas international organizations or educational institutions might be right for you.

Program strengths

Provides a solid foundation for the competencies required to teach English abroad and in U.S. contexts
The classes at the University of Indianapolis offer a small student-to-faculty ratio, which means you get close mentorship from faculty members who know your interests well.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Key concepts, issues and methods of teaching English
Encompassing approaches to language teaching
Research in second-language acquisition
Learner characteristics
Sociolinguistics
Pragmatics
Testing and assessment
The four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
Political issues, including immigration and laws for language education
Dialects and accents
The relationship between culture and language
Native and nonnative English-speaking teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

UIndy operates on a rolling admission basis and continues to admit students for a given term as long as space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 113 other Bachelors in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

UIndy Application
Passport
High school results
Proof of English proficiency

The University of Indianapolis has a test optional admission policy.

An official high school transcript is required in order to be considered for undergraduate admission; however, students can submit any evidence that best demonstrates their college preparedness and ability to enrich the University's campus community.
In some cases, the University may ask for additional evidence of college preparedness including, but not limited to, a personal statement, letters of reference, or a graded writing sample.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Out-of-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

What you will learn

Program strengths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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