TESOL Bachelor’s/Master's Degree Requirements

The standards for admission as defined by the relevant undergraduate teaching unit’s requirements must first be satisfied. Undergraduates should apply for admission to the combined program by the end of the junior year.  Undergraduates whose overall grade point average is 3.00 or higher will be considered for the combined program. Applications must be accompanied by two letters of academic reference and a statement of purpose. Students should discuss their interest in the program with the TESOL MA director before submitting a formal application.  

All requirements for a BA or BS in any major at American University should be discussed with an undergraduate advisor before an application is made to the combined program.

Undergraduate students may apply up to 9 credit hours of approved graduate-level course work to satisfy the requirements for both degrees. 

All requirements for the MA in TESOL, including a minimum of 18 credit hours completed in residence in graduate status after the undergraduate degree has been awarded. Students must finish the master’s degree requirements within three years from the date of first enrollment in the master’s program.