Career Outcomes at USC

Become a Highly Qualified ESL Educator

The MAT–TESOL online program from the USC Rossier School of Education prepares students to address injustices related to languages and language-learners around the world. Our MAT–TESOL online alumni are making a difference inside and outside the classroom.

We’re committed to training highly qualified educators who will make a difference in schools and communities. That’s why you’ll have access to robust career support services during and after your time as a USC Rossier MAT–TESOL online student.

You’ll work with a dedicated placement team to secure placement at a school in or near your community. For many of our students, these placements can lead to long-term employment upon program completion. MAT–TESOL online students pursuing the credential add-on may need to travel more than 20 miles for an eligible site/World Languages-credentialed master teacher, depending on the placement location.

You’ll be connected to a career services specialist during your time in the program to help guide you throughout your job search. You’ll also have access to hiring webinars, one-on-one mock interviews, resume critiques and job sourcing that will prepare you to find employment upon graduation.

From relevant trainings to mentorship opportunities to alumni events, you’ll be able to grow your network and market yourself and your skills.

MAT–TESOL online graduates work around the United States and world, helping fulfill our mission to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy.

“I love that teaching provides us with the opportunity to influence individuals in a positive way. Once they learn the language, nobody can take that away. As educators, we influence our society every day.”

“I love watching students gain the confidence that results from language acquisition. Knowing that the words I speak and actions I take in the classroom can assist students’ development and help influence their overall communicative competence is indescribable.”