Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Current Students

Program Welcome

Welcome to the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA-TESOL) program. The HSE staff and faculty are here to ensure that you have all the program information and resources necessary to be a successful MA in TESOL student.

Program and Contact Information

The required curriculum includes 28 credits of required courses and six credits of electives. Up to six semester credits of graduate work from an outside institution taken before admission may be used to fulfill elective requirements. If you need assistance, email education@hamline.edu and you will be put in touch with a counselor.

Documents/Forms Library

The following documents and forms may be necessary for you as an MA-TESOL student. If you have questions about any of these forms, please contact education@hamline.edu.

MA-TESOL Program Planner (Adult Strand)
MA-TESOL Program Planner (TEFL Strand)
MA-TESOL Program Planner (K-12 Strand)
2018-19 Degree Completion Timeline
Intent to Graduate Form
Transfer of Credit
Extension Request 
Capstone Project and Thesis Comparison
Capstone Formatting 
Capstone Thesis Information Form
Capstone Thesis Completion Guide
Capstone Project Completion Guide
New Capstone Rubric Summer 2016 (Students who have completed GED 8023, ESL 8490, or GED 8035 prior to Summer 2016 will use the Capstone Rubric dated Fall 2013. Students completing GED 8023, ESL 8490, or GED 8035 starting Summer 2016 term will be assessed with the New Capstone Rubric dated Summer 2016.)