Schedule & Residencies
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2026 Term Calendar
The schedule is set each year and usually announced in the fall. Plan ahead to take each required course when it is offered.
| Term | Dates | Courses offered |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Jan 6 – Mar 9, 2026 | EDU 700Instructed Second Language Acquisition EDU 702Individual Learner Differences in Language Learning and Teaching EDU 732Dissertation Proposal Writing EDU 733Dissertation |
| Term 2 | Mar 17 – May 18, 2026 | EDU 721Language Teacher Education EDU 711Technology and Language Education EDU 704Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers EDU 733Dissertation |
| Term 3 | May 26 – Jul 27, 2026 | EDU 720ELT Leadership and Management EDU 712ELT Materials Development EDU 731Quantitative Research Methods EDU 733Dissertation |
| Term 4 | Aug 4 – Oct 5, 2026 | EDU 732Dissertation Proposal Writing EDU 710Curriculum Design EDU 733Dissertation |
| Term 5NEXT | Oct 13 – Dec 14, 2026 | EDU 701Interlanguage Pragmatics EDU 733Dissertation |
Residential Sessions
Two four-day sessions where you learn from experts in the field, discuss trends in TESOL and professional development, and meet classmates face to face.
- Required
- 2 sessions during the program
- Length
- 4 days each
- Days
- Thursday–Sunday or Saturday–Tuesday, around a weekend
- Held
- Once a year, in California or around the world
- Past locations
- Anaheim, Fullerton, Irvine, San Diego, Honolulu, Seoul, Tokyo and Bogotá
- Session fee
- $1,500 per session
- Accommodation
- About $800 per session (estimated); travel not included
Plan Your Studies
A few rules that help you finish on time.
COURSE ORDER
Take Courses When Offered
Enroll each time a course you need is offered. All coursework must be finished before you move on to the dissertation.
QUALIFYING EXAMS
Pass at 80%
You take a qualifying exam after each of your first five courses and need an average of 80% to continue.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Before the Dissertation
Taken after coursework; you need 80% to advance. If not, you join a study term with a faculty mentor and retake it.
TIME LIMIT
Up to Five Years
Most students finish in under four years. Extensions beyond five years need approval and carry a fee of $2,000 per term.
Ready to Start Your Ed.D. in TESOL?
Speak with an advisor or start your application today.
