Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Explore the World Through Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
A degree in TESOL opens the door to a world of opportunities that bridge cultures and languages across the globe.
With HPU TESOL, you can:
- travel the world to teach English
- teach English to international students in the United States
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TESOL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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TESOL CAREERS
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TESOL Program's Vision and Mission
The TESOL Program at Hawai‘i Pacific University prepares language educators who are highly skilled, innovative, and reflective in a linguistically and culturally diverse world.
The TESOL Program at Hawai‘i Pacific University enables students to develop their philosophy, knowledge, and skills of language teaching through a spirit of inquiry and reflection. The program provides a strong foundation through a focus on applied linguistics, pedagogy, and extensive practical experience. Students explore traditional, current, and emerging teaching practices in the context of their personal and professional experiences and values to become global citizens and scholarly practitioners in the multifaceted world of language teaching.
"HPU TESOL students know that they are receiving a high-quality education with faculty who care deeply about their learning and growth as TESOL professionals."
"Students graduating with a TESOL degree from HPU are ready to step into the classroom and teach."
- Dr. Neil Anderson, Professor, Brigham Young University - Hawaii
"HPU TESOL students are studying in courses that truly represent the very practical side of the T in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.”
- Dr. Keith Folse, Professor, University of Central Florida
Which degree option fits you best?
When you are a student of the HPU TESOL program, you are given the tools to become a qualified teacher who can successfully teach English as a second language.
The HPU TESOL program has a well-deserved reputation for its practical, hands-on approach to language teacher development.
Depending on your needs, there are different options for TESOL degrees:
HPU TESOL students:
- Experience language classes in a variety of settings both on and off-campus through
- classroom observations
- in-class microteaching
- student teaching
- group or individual projects
- Gain real-world professional experience by
- working as student tutors in HPU’s Center for Academic Success
- assisting with co-curricular and experiential learning activities for international students
- working in paid and volunteer positions off-campus, with literacy programs, language centers, and public schools conveniently located within easy walking distance or a short bus ride from HPU classrooms
- assisting professors in cutting-edge research projects
- presenting scholarly work and practical ideas at professional events
- publishing in academic journals and newsletters
BA TESOL – A Practical Program for International Connections Through Language
The BA TESOL program at HPU offers a student-centered, hands-on approach to a degree with local relevance and global reach. Students receive a global education while networking with peers and professionals from around the world.
What our students say
BA TESOL Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will be prepared to demonstrate:
ATTITUDES of a professional: They are collegial toward their peers, enthusiastic toward the profession, and thoughtfully reflective about their teaching practices. They display personal, professional, and cultural sensitivity toward their students.
SKILLS of an effective language teacher: They possess excellent spoken and written English skills. They can critically evaluate ESL or EFL texts, prepare and teach effective lessons with cutting-edge technologies, apply sound principles in assessment and feedback, and respond appropriately to student needs in a given class.
KNOWLEDGE of the English language, language learning processes, and pedagogical principles: They can base their teaching on knowledge of the English sound system, grammar, and variations in context; the stages and complexities of second language learning; and communicative language teaching methods.
Admissions Requirements
See HPU admissions requirements.
Have questions? Please contact the TESOL Program at tesol@hpu.edu.
A world of diverse career options
NORTH AMERICA
- English as a second language (ESL), in public, private, and language schools
- English programs serving immigrants of all ages
- Foreign language programs
- Immigrant service agencies (teaching languages other than English)
- International student advising offices
OVERSEAS
- Workplace English programs (particular in Asia)
- Public and private schools
- Specialized language schools