Online Doctor of Education in TESOL
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Online Doctor of Education in TESOL (Ed.D.)
Elevate your TESOL expertise with Anaheim University’s Online Ed.D. in TESOL. This accredited program offers a flexible and rigorous curriculum for aspiring leaders in language education. Engage in interactive online sessions and benefit from two on-campus residential sessions, enriching your learning experience. Enroll now to shape the future of language teaching with expert guidance and collaborative online learning.
- Weekly Online HD Webcam classes with distinguished linguists
- 16 online courses + Dissertation
- 2 four-day residential sessions in California and other parts of the world
- Earn an accredited Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in TESOL in 3-4 years while working full-time
- Reasonable Tution
MaryAnn Christison, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
Dr. MaryAnn Christison is a TESOL Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. A past President of TESOL (1997-1998), MaryAnn Christison serves on the Board of Trustees for The International Research Foundation (TIRF). Holding a Ph.D. in English/Linguistics from the University of Utah, Dr. Christison has been teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in
Andy Curtis, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
Dr. Andy Curtis is a TESOL Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. From 2015 to 2016, he served as the 50th President of TESOL International Association, the largest association of its kind in the world, as the first Association President of Indian origin, and the first from the Afro-Caribbean Pacific (ACP). As
Thom Hudson, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
Dr. Thom Hudson is a TESOL Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. He received his BS degree in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, and his MA degree in TESOL and Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Hudson is professor of Second Language
Ken Beatty, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
Dr. Ken Beatty is a TESOL Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. A specialist in the area of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Dr. Beatty is the author/co-author of more than 140 textbooks and readers from the primary through university levels. Although most of these focus on various aspects of English as
John Macalister, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
John Macalister is a TESOL Professor at Anaheim University and Head of the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and immediate past president of the Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand. His work in language curriculum design and language teaching methodology have been highlighted in two books
Jo Mynard, Ph.D
Professor: TESOL
Dr. Jo Mynard is a Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education, Professor in the English Department, Director of the Self-Access Learning Center (SALC), and Director of the Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education (RILAE) at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Chiba, Japan. She completed her Ed.D. in TEFL from the
Brian Tomlinson, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
Dr. Brian Tomlinson is a TESOL Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. He is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on materials development for language learning. In 1993 he established the world’s first MA dedicated to the study of materials development for language learning (at the University of Luton
Alessandro Benati, Ph.D.
Professor: TESOL
Alessandro Benati is a professor at University College Dublin (Ireland). He has held positions in several British and overseas institutions. He is known for his work in second language acquisition, and he published ground-breaking research on the pedagogical framework called processing instruction. His research on processing instruction has been recently driven by the use of
Talia Isaacs, Ph.D.
Associate Professor: TESOL
Dr. Talia Isaacs is a TESOL Associate Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Education from McGill University and serves as Associate Professor of TESOL and Applied Linguistics at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London. She has designed and taught a wide range of
Casey Keck, Ph.D.
Associate Professor: TESOL
Dr. Casey Keck is a TESOL Associate Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and Associate Professor of Linguistics and Associate Chair of the English Department at Boise State University. She has over 20 years of experience teaching English as a second language to immigrants, refugees, and international students. She holds an
Masatoshi Sato, Ph.D.
Associate Professor: TESOL
Dr. Masatoshi Sato is a TESOL Associate Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Sato earned his Ph.D. in Educational Studies, Language Acquisition and a Master of Arts in Second Language Education from McGill University, as well as a Graduate Certificate in TESOL from the University of New Mexico and a Bachelor
Natsuko Shintani, Ph.D.
Associate Professor: TESOL
Dr. Natsuko Shintani is a TESOL Associate Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Auckland in 2011. She has worked as a language teacher in Japan and New Zealand, including in her own private language school for children. Her research interests include task-based language instruction,
Scott Aubrey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor: TESOL
Dr. Scott Aubrey is a TESOL Assistant Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. Scott Aubrey received his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Auckland in 2016. He has taught at language schools and universities in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong. Scott’s research and teaching interests include L2 motivation, the role
Vivian Bussinguer-Khavari, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor: TESOL
Dr. Vivian Bussinguer-Khavari is a TESOL Assistant Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. Originally from Brasilia, Brazil, she was raised bilingually, acquiring both Portuguese and English simultaneously, while attending an international school from age 3 to 18. Upon high school completion, she was granted a full scholarship by the Japanese government, offered
Stephen Ryan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor: TESOL
Dr. Stephen Ryan is a TESOL Assistant Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and a professor in the School of Culture, Media, and Society at Waseda University in Tokyo. Stephen Ryan has been involved in language education for over 25 years, and for most of that time, he has been based in
In Remembrance: Sandra McKay, Ph.D. (1945-2023)
Professor: TESOL
Dr. Sandra McKay was a TESOL Professor in the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education, Professor Emeritus of English at San Francisco State University and an affiliate faculty member in the Second Language Studies program at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She received her doctorate from the college of education at the University of Minnesota
In Remembrance: Ruth Wajnryb, Ph.D. (1948-2012)
Former Professor Emeritus TESOL and Graduate School of Education Associate Dean
A distinguished linguist known for her theory on “Dictogloss”, Dr. Ruth Wajnryb served as the word/language columnist for Australia’s leading newspaper, the Sydney Morning Herald.
Rod Ellis, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Doctor of Education in TESOL Program Designer
Senior Professor: TESOL
Dr. Rod Ellis is Vice President of Academic Affairs, Senior TESOL Professor and the designer of the Doctor of Education in TESOL degree program at Anaheim University. A distinguished thought leader in the field of Second Language Acquisition, Prof. Ellis received his Doctorate
Hayo Reinders, Ph.D.
Graduate School of Education Chair of Research
TESOL Professor, Graduate School of Education
Dr. Hayo Reinders is Chair of Research and TESOL Professor for the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. Holding a Ph.D. in Language Teaching and Learning from the University of Auckland, Dr. Reinders is also Professor of Education and Head of Department at Unitec in Auckland,
David Nunan, Ph.D
Master of Arts in TESOL Designer & David Nunan TESOL Institute Director
Senior Professor: TESOL
Dr. David Nunan is the Director of the Anaheim University David Nunan TESOL Institute and Senior Professor of TESOL for the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education. He was the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and previously served as
The Anaheim University Graduate School of Education offers a cutting-edge online Doctor of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Ed.D. in TESOL) degree program. Experience the following AU advantages:
Benefits
- Learn from distinguished TESOL professors in engaging live weekly webcam classes.
- Earn a Doctor of Education in TESOL with the flexibility of online learning
- Connect with professors and classmates worldwide during two in-person residential sessions.
- Complete your doctoral degree in approximately 3-4 years while maintaining your full-time career.
- Enhance your teaching expertise and advance your professional qualifications.
Features:
- 16 x 9 week Online Courses + Dissertation
- Weekly live webcam classes
- New terms begin every 10 weeks
- 1 Course = 4 Credit Points
- Ed.D. in TESOL Program = 76 Credit Points
- 2 x 4 day residential sessions. Sessions held annually in California or other select locations.
- Total duration = approximately 3-4 years
Doctor of Education in TESOL Course Structure and Program Learning Method
Online Discussion Forum
Assignment 1
Week 1
Online Class
Week 2
Online Class
Week 3
Online Class
Week 4
Online Class
Week 5
Online Class
Assignment 2
Week 6
Online Class
Week 7
Online Class
Week 8
Online Class
Week 9
Final Assignment Week
➤ Weekly Real-Time Webcam Class + Online Discussion Forum participation (at your convenience)
➤ Written answers to weekly chapter questions
➤ 2 assignments
Outstanding Faculty
One of the primary deciding factors for students who choose the Anaheim University Doctor of Education in TESOL is the quality of the highly esteemed faculty who teach AU students in weekly live webcam classes.
- Second Language Acquisition Expert Dr. Rod Ellis and former Presidents of the TESOL International Association (Dr. David Nunan, Dr. Mary Ann Christison and Dr. Andy Curtis) teach students through live face-to-face HD webcam classes as well as at face-to-face residential sessions
- Doctor of Education in TESOL Program Designer Dr. Rod Ellis was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh prize for the best book in applied linguistics for his Oxford University Press classic The Study of Second Language Acquisition
- All courses are taught by applied linguists and authors for such publishers as Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Thomson Publishing, Prentice-Hall, Longman, McGraw-Hill, etc.
- 100% of the AU TESOL faculty are regular speakers at various international TESOL conferences and are considered to be experts in the field of TESOL by the TESOL community.
Curriculum
The Ed.D. in TESOL program includes courses in four areas that link theory, research, practice and professional development.
1. Studies in Applied Linguistics
This area is broad-based. It aims to provide students with the disciplinary knowledge that forms TESOL. It addresses the linguistic, psycholinguistic, psychological and sociolinguistic foundations of language teaching. On completing the courses in this area, students will have developed a clear understanding of theories of language learning, and of the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of different language teaching approaches, instructional materials, and language testing.
- EDU 700 Instructed Second Language Acquisition (4 credits)
- EDU 701 Interlanguage Pragmatics (4 credits)
- EDU 702 Individual Learner Differences in Language Learning and Teaching (4 credits)
- EDU 703 Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching (4 credits)
- EDU 704 Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers (4 credits)
- EDU 705 Language Testing (4 credits)
- EDU 706 Special Topic (4 credits)
2. Aspects of Language Teaching
This area is more practice-oriented. It examines the principles that inform the design and evaluation of courses in language teaching. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in projects directly related to TESOL and thereby to develop the skills required of leaders in the field.
- EDU 710 Curriculum Design (4 credits)
- EDU 711 Technology and Language Education (4 credits)
- EDU 712 ELT Materials Development (4 credits)
- EDU 713 Special Topic (4 credits)
3. Professional Development
This area seeks to lay the ground for students’ ongoing professional development. It focuses narrowly on two key domains of professional activity in TESOL – ELT management and teacher education.
- EDU 720 ELT Management (4 credits)
- EDU 721 Language Teacher Education (4 credits)
4. Research Methods for Language Teachers
While students will have been introduced to a range of research relevant to TESOL in the other areas of the Ed.D, this area seeks to develop the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies and to collect and analyze data. It provides a platform for the students’ work on their dissertation.
- EDU 730 Qualitative Research Methods (4 credits)
- EDU 731 Quantitative Research Methods (4 credits)
- EDU 732 Dissertation Proposal Writing (4 credits)
In addition, students will complete a dissertation (EDU 733 Dissertation) worth 12 credits
Pioneers in the Field of TESOL
The Anaheim University Graduate School of Education prides itself on pioneering the field of TESOL in the mid-1990s with the world’s first Masters in TESOL program to be taught online in real time.
Work Full Time & Study Online
The AU Ed.D. in TESOL program is designed to help you balance your career, education, and personal responsibilities. Study online at your convenience while maintaining your full-time job, and immediately apply the knowledge and skills you gain in your professional practice.
Courses are delivered entirely online, offering maximum flexibility, while also including the opportunity to connect in person with faculty and classmates from around the globe. Attend two four-day residential sessions held in California or other select locations. These sessions are scheduled from Thursday to Sunday or Saturday to Tuesday, minimizing the time you need to be away from work.
Program Objectives
The online Ed.D. in TESOL degree program aims to develop the knowledge and skills to:
- Form a critical understanding of the interdisciplinary literature that informs the field of TESOL
- Evaluate research-based evidence and consider its relevance to TESOL
- Design and evaluate curricula and instructional materials
- Undertake a leadership role in TESOL
- Design and conduct research studies that address pedagogical issues relevant to TESOL
Anticipated Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing the program, students will be able to demonstrate the following behaviors, skills and attributes:
- Identify and express informed views about a variety of theoretical and practical issues concerning TESOL
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Design courses for specific groups of L2 learners and teachers
- Prepare teaching materials and tests for specific groups of L2 learners and teachers
- Evaluate published research related to TESOL
- Design, implement and report research studies in the preferred research tradition
- Critically consider their professional development and assist in the professional development of others in the field
The Online Ed.D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program includes 16 courses and a dissertation, designed to be completed in approximately three to four years.
Course Duration: Each course is nine weeks long.
The Ed.D. in TESOL program includes courses in four areas that link theory, research, practice and professional development.
1. Studies in Applied Linguistics
This area is broad-based. It aims to provide students with the disciplinary knowledge that forms TESOL. It addresses the linguistic, psycholinguistic, psychological and sociolinguistic foundations of language teaching. On completing the courses in this area, students will have developed a clear understanding of theories of language learning, and of the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of different language teaching approaches, instructional materials, and language testing.
- EDU 700 Instructed Second Language Acquisition (4 credits)
- EDU 701 Interlanguage Pragmatics (4 credits)
- EDU 702 Individual Learner Differences in Language Learning and Teaching (4 credits)
- EDU 703 Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching (4 credits)
- EDU 704 Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers (4 credits)
- EDU 705 Language Testing (4 credits)
- EDU 706 Special Topic (4 credits)
2. Aspects of Language Teaching
This area is more practice-oriented. It examines the principles that inform the design and evaluation of courses in language teaching. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in projects directly related to TESOL and thereby to develop the skills required of leaders in the field.
- EDU 710 Curriculum Design (4 credits)
- EDU 711 Technology and Language Education (4 credits)
- EDU 712 ELT Materials Development (4 credits)
- EDU 713 Special Topic (4 credits)
3. Professional Development
This area seeks to lay the ground for students’ ongoing professional development. It focuses narrowly on two key domains of professional activity in TESOL – ELT management and teacher education.
- EDU 720 ELT Management (4 credits)
- EDU 721 Language Teacher Education (4 credits)
4. Research Methods for Language Teachers
While students will have been introduced to a range of research relevant to TESOL in the other areas of the Ed.D, this area seeks to develop the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies and to collect and analyze data. It provides a platform for the students’ work on their dissertation.
- EDU 730 Qualitative Research Methods (4 credits)
- EDU 731 Quantitative Research Methods (4 credits)
- EDU 732 Dissertation Proposal Writing (4 credits)
In addition, students will complete a dissertation (EDU 733 Dissertation) worth 12 credits
EDU 700 Instructed Second Language Acquisition
This course investigates research that has explored the effects of form-focused instruction on L2 acquisition.
It draws on theory and research in the field of second language acquisition and examines options for conducting
form-focused instruction. Students will be expected to use their knowledge of existing research to prepare a
research proposal for a study using their own learners or a group of learners with whom they are familiar.
EDU 701 Interlanguage Pragmatics
This course will familiarize participants with research investigating interlanguage pragmatics and examine how
instruction can effectively develop L2 pragmatic competence. Students will be required to prepare a set of teaching
materials for teaching ONE speech act (e.g., requests or compliments). They will also be asked to try out and evaluate
their materials on their own students or students with whom they are familiar.
EDU 702 Individual Learner Differences in Language Learning and Teaching
This course reviews research that has investigated a number of key individual learner factors (e.g., language aptitude,
motivation, learner beliefs) and how these impact language teaching. The course also considers how individual
differences in classroom learners can be accommodated instructionally. Students will analyze data to investigate
individual learner factors and carry out a qualitative study of two language learners – one successful and one unsuccessful.
EDU 703 Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching
This course introduces participants to concepts and issues in sociolinguistics relevant to language teachers. The course
covers the relationship between language and society and how classroom practices relate to broader socio-political contexts.
EDU 704 Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers
The objective of this course is to define ‘discourse’ and introduce students to models for describing and critically
evaluating authentic oral and written discourse.
EDU 705 Language Testing
This course develops a critical understanding of language tests, their theoretical underpinnings, design, and uses.
EDU 706 Special Topic
This project-based course guides students through conducting an empirical study, covering all major phases from
conceptualization to analysis.
EDU 710 Curriculum Design
This course familiarizes students with language curriculum development and enables them to design a curriculum for
a specific group of learners.
EDU 711 Technology and Language Education
This course examines technology as a tool and tutor in language education. Students will integrate technology in
course design and prepare a research proposal on its role in language education.
EDU 712 ELT Materials Development
This course develops participants’ skills in materials evaluation, adaptation, writing, and usage, with a focus on
principled pedagogy and second language acquisition.
EDU 713 Special Topic
This project-based class focuses on developing an ISLA study addressing pedagogical issues with a focus on quantitative
and mixed-methods research.
EDU 720 ELT Leadership and Management
This course examines leadership in language education, distinguishing it from management, and focuses on relevant
educational leadership literature.
EDU 721 Language Teacher Education
This course explores how teachers learn to teach, socio-cultural influences on the profession, and professional
development for second language teachers.
EDU 730 Qualitative Research Methods
This course defines qualitative research, its evolution, and its application, emphasizing the writing process in research.
EDU 731 Quantitative Research Methods
This course enables students to design and evaluate quantitative studies and analyze data using statistical tools.
EDU 732 Dissertation Writing Proposal
This course assists students in preparing and critiquing a research proposal.
EDU 733 Dissertation
Students conduct research, write, and defend a dissertation. Completion of the CITI SBE Foundations certificate
is required.
TESOL Schedule
Doctor of Education in TESOL (Ed.D.) Course Schedule
Real-time online classes are 90 minutes; the first hour is led by the professor and the final half-hour is for student-led discussion. Online Classes are held on Friday afternoons/early evenings California time (PST). Please note the schedule is subject to change.
Ed.D. TESOL REQUIRED 4-DAY RESIDENTIAL SESSIONS
Ed.D. TESOL students are required to attend two 4-day residential sessions during their program. Each year, an annual residential session will be held in California or other locations around the world on occasion. Details regarding the 2025 residential session are forthcoming.
EDU 700 Instructed Second Language Acquisition EDU 702 Individual Learner Differences in Language Learning and Teaching EDU 732 Dissertation Proposal Writing EDU 733 Dissertation | |
EDU 721 Language Teacher Education EDU 711 Technology and Language Education EDU 704 Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers EDU 733 Dissertation | |
EDU 720 ELT Leadership and Management EDU 712 ELT Materials Development EDU 731 Quantitative Research Methods EDU 733 Dissertation | |
EDU 732 Dissertation Proposal Writing EDU 710 Curriculum Design EDU 733 Dissertation | |
EDU 701 Interlanguage Pragmatics EDU 733 Dissertation |
All online class times are California/Pacific Time. Please note that California observes Daylight Savings Time each year from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comprehensive Exams are scheduled according to student need. Students who fail the Comprehensive Exam will be enrolled in a Study Term and assigned a professor to mentor them through the process of studying and synthesizing their coursework. They will pay the standard tuition and records fee for this support and to re-sit the exam.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to take a required course when one is offered may prevent a student from completing his/her program in the allotted time, as all course work must be completed before a student will be allowed to advance to the dissertation phase of the program. Schedules are subject to change.
Online Doctor of Education in TESOL (Ed.D) Program Fees
Affordable Pay-As-You-Learn System: Pay for only one course at a time.
The Anaheim University online Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in TESOL program offers a transparent and flexible tuition structure to help students achieve their academic goals. Tuition is $2,000 per course (4 credits per course), with a $200 records fee per 9-week term. The estimated total program cost is $49,275, assuming completion within 19 terms.
Anaheim University provides a non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan and accepts various payment methods, including credit cards, checks, and bank transfers.
The pay-as-you-go model allows students to manage tuition on a course-by-course basis, offering financial flexibility. For more information on payment options or tuition details, contact the registrar at registrar@anaheim.edu
Application Fee | $ 75 |
Registration Fee | $100 |
STRF Fee* (non-refundable, CA residents only) | $0 |
Per Course Fees | $2,000 / course taken |
Records Fee | $ 200 / term |
Per Course Fee Total: | $2,200 |
Residential Session Fees | $3,000 |
Estimated Accommodations Fees | $1,600 |
Additional Fees | $ 700 |
Research reserved fund | $2,000 |
Transfer Credit Fee | $ 75 / course (optional) |
Original Transcript | No cost |
Each Additional Transcript Copy | |
End of Program Fees | No cost |
Replacement Diploma | $ 200 (optional) |
Replacement Cover | $ 100 (optional) |
Official Completion Letter | $ 35 (optional) |
Degree Program Total | $49,275 ++ |
**We offer a discounted on-campus housing option for the residential session — the cost varies depending on location. You may opt for alternate accommodations. The cost of travel will vary, depending on your distance from the residential session and your mode of transportation. Anaheim University does not provide visa services. For Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in TESOL students attending the four-day residential sessions, it is the students’ responsibility to ensure that they have taken care of proper visa procedures, if required.
++Assumes completion in 19 terms.
Note: A student can plan on approximately $700 in textbook purchases during the program. A textbook list may be found in the online resources of the student website. Real-time classes do not require specific materials beyond what is already supplied for the course.
Note: Anaheim University makes certain provisions in order to provide access to library resources and library services for all students enrolled directly through Anaheim University. However, students enrolled in Anaheim University’s online graduate degree programs are required to have an additional reserve fund to be used for the purchase of journals and research – materials that will aid them in their studies by providing information specific to their unique areas of interest and research – and to provide access to software and other resources that may help them in the completion of their studies. The research reserve fund is $1,500 for master’s degree students and $2,000 for doctoral students to be used over the duration of their program. Students are not required to spend the entire research fund – only that amount necessary in order to carry out their research.
TESOL Residential Session in California
The above itemizes all of the fees and charges for which the student is responsible. You may find the refund policy in the section on Policies & Procedures.
*Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF): The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) is administered by the California BPPE and applies only to California residents. The STRF fee is currently zero ($0) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
Each course is US$2,000.00 for tuition excluding books, materials and other costs as follows. Students must pay the required tuition fee prior to commencing their next course. The student is not required to pay this tuition fee until the student wishes to register for his or her next course.
Students interested in inquiring about non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan options should e-mail registrar@anaheim.edu
Tuition may be paid on a course-by-course basis. Students may make payment by check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer (the student is responsible for any transactions fees imposed by the institution).
Advance your career with Anaheim University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in TESOL program!
Anaheim University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in TESOL program offers a rigorous and globally respected pathway for advanced academic and professional development. To apply, prospective students must submit a completed application form, a $75 application fee, a recent photo, and a scanned government-issued photo ID. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field of Education from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. A resume documenting at least four years of TESOL experience, a 1,000-word dissertation research outline, three professional reference letters, and official transcripts are also required. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through various accepted qualifications, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent certifications. No entrance exam is required, and transfer credits may be accepted under specific conditions. Please note that Anaheim University cannot currently accept applications from residents of certain states due to regulatory matters. Please see details below:
Begin your journey to becoming a leader in TESOL today!
An application for the TESOL Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Program must include the following:
- Application form
- Application fee ($75)
- One recent color photograph (digital is okay).
- A scan of a current, government-issued photo ID
Official transcripts, licenses or certificates. The Ed.D in TESOL Program requires a Master’s degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics or in a relevant area of Education required from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education and/or CHEA, or by the government of the country in which the degree was awarded, and with an overall GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent from non-USA Institutions.
Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or by the following professional translation services: Accredited Language Services; Berlitz; Liaison Linguistics; Josef Silny & Associates; American Evaluation & Translation Services (AETS); and Education Evaluators International. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.
- A resume documenting a minimum of 4 years experience in some aspect of TESOL (teaching, teacher education or publishing).
- An outline (1,000 words) of the possible research that the applicant envisions undertaking for the dissertation that demonstrates his/her research experience and abilities.
Three reference letters (on letterhead with contact information) attesting to personal and professional qualifications. One reference must be from each of the following:
- A recent employer.
- A TESOL professional who can attest to the applicant’s potential as a doctoral student.
- A member of the academic faculty where the applicant completed his/her MA.
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency by providing original documentation in one of the following ways:
- Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Transcript from an accredited institution indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit where the language of instruction was English (“B” average)
- A minimum TOEFL score of 550* PBT / 213 CBT/ 80 iBT.
- A minimum TOEIC score of 800*.
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.5*.
- A minimum PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report) of 58.
- A minimum BULATS Level 3 (60), accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil.
- A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test.
- A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.
- A minimum B2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.
Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.
Internet Access: All students are required to have access to a computer equipped with Internet access capabilities.
Entrance Examination: There is no entrance examination required for admission to Anaheim University.
Transfer Credits: Anaheim University will accept up to two graduate semester classes or 8 units awarded by another institution toward an Ed.D degree at Anaheim University. The entering student will be required to clearly demonstrate the equivalency of a transfer course through relevant documents (syllabus, catalog, course outline) and justify its acceptance through petition. No course will be considered for transfer with a grade lower than a “B” or its equivalent. Petitions are directed to the specific Dean for the affected program. There is a fee of $75 (Ed.D) per course of credit transferred, and the overall program cost will be adjusted to reflect credit for the approved class(es). All petitions for transfer credit must be submitted as part of the student’s initial application to the University. Credits awarded as part of another degree will not be accepted for transfer.
Prior Experiential Credit: Anaheim University will not extend experiential credit to any student.
We currently do not accept students who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, American Samoa, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Guam, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, N. Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Wisconsin, and Wyoming due to regulatory matters.For more information, please call our Student Services staff at 714-772-3330.
Residential Sessions (Residentials)
The Residentials are an integral part of Anaheim University’s Ed.D. in TESOL and MA TESOL programs, and they are widely considered by students to be their favorite component of the program. The Residentials have two primary aims:- To complement the existing curriculum by focusing on specific topics that are introduced in the online courses but not addressed in detail
- To enhance the sense of community among the students and faculty members in the programs through face-to-face communication.
Step 1: Review program details
Read thoroughly through the pages of our website and catalog
Step 2: Submit your application
- Click here to submit your application online
- Click here to fill out a pdf version of the application and submit via email.
Step 3: Gather required documents
The following documents are required for admission:
- Application form
- One recent passport-size color photograph
- Official English language proficiency test score report if you are a non-native English speaker (mail original*)
- Official transcripts.† (mail original*)
- Official transcripts documenting at least one course in each of the following: accounting, finance and economics.†††† (mail original*)
documenting a minimum of 5 years of work or teaching experience in a relevant area of business†††† - Resume ††
- Brief Statement.††
- Resume documenting a minimum of 4 years experience in some aspect of TESOL (teaching, teacher education or publishing).+++
- An outline (1,000 words) of the possible research that the applicant envisions undertaking for the dissertation that demonstrates his/her research experience and abilities. +++
- Three reference letters (on letterhead with contact information) attesting to personal and professional qualifications. One reference must be from each of the following:+++
– A recent employer.
– A TESOL professional who can attest to the applicant’s potential as a doctoral student.
– A member of the academic faculty where the applicant completed his/her MA.
†††† DBA Only
††† Ed.D TESOL Only
†† MA TESOL or MFA Only
† Not applicable to TESOL/TEYL Certificate Programs
*scanned copies are accepted to expedite application process while waiting for originals to arrive in the mail
Documents can be uploaded as part of the online application form, emailed to support@anaheim.edu or posted in the mail to the address in Step 5.
Step 4: Pay application fee
This fee may be paid by emailing the Credit Card Form to registrar@anaheim.edu
posting a check or money order in the mail to the address in Step 5
contacting registrar@anaheim.edu for information on how to send a bank wire transfer
Step 5: Mail remaining documents
Send all required application documents you do not submit online by registered mail to the Office of Admissions at:
Anaheim University
Office of Admissions Room 110
1240 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806-5150
USA
Step 6: Finalize enrollment
Upon receipt of application materials, a receipt for the application fee will be sent to you. In case your application materials are incomplete, please follow the directions issued by AU. When the Dean has approved acceptance of a student, an acceptance message and enrollment agreement form will be sent to the student.
Important Notes:
Official TOEFL or TOEIC score document-Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency in one of the following ways:
- Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Transcript from an accredited institution indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit where the language of instruction was English (“B” average for graduate level programs, “C” average for undergraduate/non-credit programs).
- Transcript from an accredited institution indicating a “B” or higher in an English composition class (Ed.D, Masters, Graduate Programs & Graduate Certificates); “C” or higher for TESOL Certificate, Teaching English to Young Learners Program or TESOL Undergraduate Diploma
- A minimum TOEFL score of 500 PBT / 173 CBT/ 61 iBT (undergraduate/non-credit programs) or a minimum TOEFL score of 530 PBT / 197 CBT/ 71 iBT (graduate-level programs) or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT/ 213 CBT/ 80 iBT (doctoral-level program).
- A minimum TOEIC score of 625 (undergraduate/non-credit programs) or a minimum TOEIC score of 800 (graduate-level and doctoral level programs).
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (undergraduate/non-credit programs) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (graduate-level programs).
- A minimum PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report) of 44 (undergraduate/non-credit programs) or a minimum PTE of 50 (master’s-level programs) or a minimum PTE of 58 (doctoral-level program).
- A minimum BULATS Level 3 (60), accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil.
- A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test.
- A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.
- A minimum B1 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.
- A minimum Duolingo English Test score of 95 (undergraduate/non-credit programs) or a minimum of 100 (master’s level programs), or a minimum of 105 (doctoral level programs).
- A minimum 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET) score of 53 (undergraduate/non-credit programs) or a minimum of 55 (graduate level programs).
- A minimum Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) score of 650/LP (all programs).
- A minimum Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) score of 650/LP (all programs).
- A minimum score on the College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series as follows: ESL Language Use (85); ESL Listening (80); ESL Reading (85); ESL Sentence Meaning (90); ESL Writeplacer (4); or a Comprehensive Score for All Exams (350).
Official Transcripts
Request that each college or university which you have attended send a transcript of your record in a sealed envelope. The courses you have taken, grades received, and, if applicable, the date and title of the degree conferred must be listed on each transcript. Each transcript must have the official seal or imprint of the institution as well. (Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or by the following professional translation services: Accredited Language Services; Berlitz; Liaison Linguistics; Josef Silny & Associates; American Evaluation & Translation Services (AETS); and Education Evaluators International. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.)
Ed.D in TESOL Program applicants must have official MA transcripts, in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution. Applicants to the Ed.D program must hold an earned MA degree from an accredited institution in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a relevant area of education, with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent from non-USA institutions).
The DBA program requires a Masters degree in business administration, in a functional area of business, non-profit management, public administration, a JD degree, or other degree relating to managerial functions from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education and/or CHEA, or by the government of the country in which the degree was awarded, and with an overall GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent from non-USA Institutions.
Licenses or Certificates
Please include photocopies of any licenses or certificates you hold which relate to the degree program to which you are applying. Do not submit originals as these materials will not be returned.
Resume
Please submit an up-to-date summary of your academic and professional accomplishments. An Ed.D. applicant must present a resume documenting a minimum of 4 years experience in some aspect of TESOL (teaching, teacher education or publishing.) A DBA applicant must present a resume documenting a minimum of 5 years of work or teaching experience in a relevant area of business
Brief Statement
Write an outline (1,000 words) of the possible research that the applicant envisions undertaking for the dissertation that demonstrates his/her research experience and abilities.
Upon receipt of application materials, a receipt for your application fee payment will be sent to you. In the case that your application materials are incomplete, please follow the directions issued by AU. When the Dean has approved acceptance of a student, an acceptance message and enrollment agreement form will be sent to the student.
