Overview

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program at Salisbury University is designed to prepare educators in instructional and leadership capacities for K-12 school settings.

SU’s interdisciplinary oriented program is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English who wish to enter the teaching profession. The K-12 ESOL Certification Program is aligned with national standards, as established by the National TESOL Organization and AAQEP. It also reflects principles of Maryland’s Redesign for Teacher Education.

At SU, you will find a personalized program with:

Up-to-date training that is customized to local and national needs, resources and cultures of our international students
Experienced, international faculty spanning a diversity of continents, countries, institutions and linguistic backgrounds
Embedded field experiences, including field observation and internship opportunities
Field placements at professional development sites that provide close collaboration and mentoring with highly qualified school personnel
Opportunities to complete internships abroad as part of graduate programs
The option of face-to-face or online instruction

Careers for ESOL Majors

What can you do as an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) major? The ESOL program is designed for students who wish to enter the teaching profession. Using your mastery of the English language, you could become one of the following:

Academic Advisor
Academic Communications Instructor
Adult ESOL Teacher
ESOL Program Director
Government Agency Advisor
Speech Instructor
Translator/Interpreter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical Writing and Editing

Writing for the Disciplines

Writing for Digital Environments

Composition

English Short Stories

Topics in Hispanic Literature in Translation

Writing About Cinema

Major Film Directors

Film Genre

Gothic Fiction

Literature of the Queer

The Bible as Literature

Women in Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after the January 15th deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Salisbury, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Official Transcripts, Diploma, Mark sheets - Original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended are required.

Proof of English Proficiency

Official SAT or ACT Score - Though not required, international students are encouraged to provide SAT or ACT scores to Salisbury for admission and scholarship consideration.

Letter of Recommendation and Personal Statement - Though not required, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement are strongly encouraged.

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

19520 USD / year

≈ 19520 USD / year
Out-of-State

19520 USD / year

≈ 19520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8016 USD / year

≈ 8016 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Regional Hagerstown (USMH): $13,520 per year

Living costs

Salisbury

United States

1300 - 2201 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Careers for ESOL Majors

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Salisbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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