Graduates of ODU’s MATESOL program can pursue
English as a Second Language careers in a variety
of fields, such as:
• Teachers of children and adults in the United States and abroad
• Program directors
• Placement test coordinators
• Educational program material developers
Students who graduate from this
program will be prepared to:
Graduates will be prepared to teach English as a Second Language in public schools, Grades K-12, and to adult learners in university programs inside and outside the United States. By earning their TESOL endorsement, teachers who are already licensed in another subject area are prepared to teach English as a Second Language. ODU TESOL graduates may also pursue advanced degrees, such as their doctorate in TESOL.