Students majoring in either ESL or Linguistics often take courses in both areas. The University of Memphis offers both a B.A. and an M.A. with a concentration in ESL. Both degrees require courses in Linguistics as well as in ESL.

It is also possible to earn an M.A. in ESL completely online.

An average of two Linguistics and three ESL courses are taught each semester on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Summer courses and workshops are also offered for teachers seeking an add-on endorsement in ESL.

Some graduate students teach English abroad in the Czech Republic, China, Korea, and in Japan. Students have also presented papers at professional conferences such as The Southeastern Conference on Linguistics, NWAVE, Tennessee TESOL, and International TESOL.

ESL Practicuum Opportunities in the Memphis Community include:

• The Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program
• The Jewish Community Center Russian Resettlement Program
• Vocational English classes offered by the Memphis City Schools at the Messick Adult Center
• The Intensive English for Internationals (I.E.I.) program at the University of Memphis
• Tutoring English at the Memphis College of Art

Employment opportunities include teaching in the U.S. and abroad in various programs in ESL and Linguistics. Current graduates are pursuing Ph.D.s at the University of Memphis and at other schools and teaching ESL in the U.S. and in foreign countries.

For more information:

Admission
Degree Requirements
Faculty

Online M.A. in Teaching English
Further ESL concentration information
Graduate Courses in ESL and Linguistics
M.A. in ESL checklist
Summer Program in Pilsen, the Czech Republic
Teacher Licensure for Tennessee