TESOL Program
About the Program
Around the world, the need for English language instruction continues to increase. In the United States and other English-speaking countries, growing multilingual communities have created a strong demand for qualified English language educators. Internationally, businesses, governments, universities, and organizations also seek professionals who can help people communicate effectively in English and across cultures.
At the same time, employers increasingly value graduates who can collaborate with diverse teams, design effective training, and build connections across languages and cultures.
TESOL is more than learning how to teach English.
It's about understanding how people learn, how cultures connect, and how communication can create opportunities around the world.
Whether your future is in education, business, technology, nonprofit leadership, or international service, a TESOL degree from BYU–Hawaii prepares you to make a meaningful impact wherever your career takes you.
What You’ll Learn
As a TESOL major, you'll develop skills in:
· Intercultural communication
· Language acquisition and linguistics
· Teaching and learning strategies
· Curriculum and instructional design
· Educational technology
· Leadership in multicultural settings
· Assessment and program development
You'll also gain hands-on experience working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds—an everyday part of the BYU–Hawaii experience.
Careers & Pathways
The world has never been more connected—and effective communication has never been more valuable.
A TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree at BYU–Hawaii prepares you to do much more than teach English. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to communicate across cultures, design meaningful learning experiences, and helps people succeed in multilingual environments.
As businesses, schools, nonprofits, and organizations continue to expand globally, the demand for professionals who understand language, culture, and communication continue to grow.
TESOL graduates pursue careers in a wide variety of fields, including:
· English language teaching in the U.S. and around the world
· Corporate training and professional development
· Learning and Development (L&D)
· Instructional design
· International education
· Educational technology
· Curriculum and materials development
· Multinational corporations
· Human resources and employee training
· International nonprofits and humanitarian organizations
· Language program administration
· Private language schools and entrepreneurship
Many graduates also continue their education in areas such as applied linguistics, educational psychology, speech-language pathology, instructional technology, multicultural education, counseling, testing and assessment, and social services.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
EIL PEER MENTORING
EIL Peer Mentoring connects new EIL international students with experienced peer mentors who help them adjust to college life, improve academic skills, and feel supported during their transition to university life.
EIL PEER TUTORING
We are dedicated to support you in your language learning journey and help you pass EIL.
We provide one-on-one personalized support in speaking, reading, listening, grammar and writing. As part of assignments or as you desire to improve your skills, we’re here to help you.
TESOL Research Internship
Students are hired as research assistants to assist faculty with their research on a variety of topics. At the completion of the research project their findings are presented at a TESOL conference.
Program Scholarships
Fall- Academic Merit (TESOL BA students only)
Winter- TESOL Society Officers
Spring- Internship Travel Needs
TESOL Development Award- Awarded to students who assist faculty in research and then present their findings at a TESOL Conference internationally or domestic. These students are nominated by faculty members.
Student Organizations & Activities
TESOL Society
