English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), M.A.T. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Teach with heart. Empower multilingual learners. Make a difference—right from where you are. Are you passionate about helping immigrant students and families adjust, grow, and thrive in U.S. schools? You’re not alone—and the need for caring, skilled ESOL teachers has never been greater.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Middle and Secondary Education | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in Fall, Spring or Summer semester. Fall: March 15 Spring: November 15 Summer: March 15 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

What You’ll Learn This program helps you become the kind of teacher who can: Support English language learners with empathy [if this word is not allowed use compassion] and skill Create welcoming classrooms where all cultures and voices are valued Teach reading, writing and speaking in ways that meet various learners where they are Build bridges between students, families and communities Built on Values That Matter At the heart of this program is a commitment to: Fairness and educational balance Teaching rooted in research, theory and experience Technology integration that prepares you for modern classrooms and to engage today’s learners Ongoing support from dedicated faculty and mentor...

Career pathways

Successful program graduates will be well prepared to work in public, charter, and private schools and school systems in the metro-Atlanta area and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the English To Speakers of Other Languages, M.A.T. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application) Resume (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) Official Transcript: Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302. In order to meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission: Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment Click here for information and how to register for the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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