World’s Leading TESOL Faculty Online in Real Time

David Nunan, Ph.D
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Ken Beatty, Ph.D.
Denise Murray,  Ph.D.
MaryAnn Christison, Ph.D.
Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.
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Andy Curtis, Ph.D.
Jun Liu, Ph.D.
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Anaheim University's Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) allows you to complete any 6 of Anaheim's 10 MA in TESOL courses and earn a Graduate Diploma in TESOL 100% online.

  • Customized study: Select 6 courses from a choice of 10
  • 100% online: No residential attendance required
  • Study under the direction of world-renowned linguists by webcam in real-time
World-Class TESOL Faculty
  • David Nunan, Ph.D David Nunan, Ph.D Vice-President for Academic Affairs
    Dean, Graduate School of Education
    Professor: TESOL Dr. David Nunan is Past President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching organization and the world's leading textbook series author. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of... Read More...
  • Rod Ellis, Ph.D. Rod Ellis, Ph.D. Chair, Graduate School of Education
    TESOL Chair of AU's Graduate School of Education
    Professor of TESOL Dr. Rod Ellis is a world-renowned thought leader in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Prof. Ellis, who is TESOL Chair of AU's Graduate School of Education, teaches the courses "Second Language Acquisition", "Grammar for Language Teachers", and "Second Language... Read More...
  • Kathleen Bailey,  Ph.D. Kathleen Bailey, Ph.D. Professor: TESOL Kathleen M. Bailey, a Past President of TESOL (1998-1999) and International Research Foundation for English Language Education Chair (TIRF), received her M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (1976) and her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (1982) from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). Dr. Bailey is Professor of TESOL in Anaheim University's Graduate... Read More...
  • Ken Beatty, Ph.D. Ken Beatty, Ph.D. Professor: TESOL Dr. Ken Beatty is an expert in the area of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Dr. Beatty is the author/co-author of more than 100 textbooks for Pearson, Longman, Oxford University Press, Thomson, Heinle & Heinle and Hong Kong Educational Press including English as a Second Language textbooks and readers from the primary through university levels. Although... Read More...
  • Denise Murray, Ph.D. Denise Murray, Ph.D. Professor: TESOL Dr. Denise Murray served as President of TESOL from 1996-1997 and on the Board of Directors of TESOL for 7 years. TESOL Professor at Anaheim University, Prof. Murray is Emeritus Professor at Macquarie University, Australia, and at San José State University, California. She was Executive Director of the AMEP Research Centre and of the National Centre for English... Read More...
  • MaryAnn Christison, Ph.D. MaryAnn Christison, Ph.D.
    Professor: TESOL 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 applied linguistics for over 30 years. She is the author of over 80 refereed articles... Read More...
  • Fran Byrnes, Ph.D. Fran Byrnes, Ph.D. Associate Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
    Professor: TESOL Dr. Fran Byrnes has worked in the field of adult TESOL for over 30 years, in teaching and teacher training, and in the design and development of multimedia and online materials. Dr. Fran Byrnes received her Doctorate in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney. Her research interest and expertise... Read More...
  • Martha Cummings,  Ph.D Martha Cummings, Ph.D Professor: TESOL Dr. Martha Cummings received her doctorate from Columbia University Teachers College. She has served on the Nominating Committee of TESOL and is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Diversity. Dr. Cummings has taught for The Monterey Institute of International Studies and the New School Online University, as well as ESL courses for the University of... Read More...
  • Andy Curtis, Ph.D. Andy Curtis, Ph.D. An expert in the field of Intercultural Communications, Dr. Andy Curtis has worked with teachers and learners in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, North, South and Central America, and he has published articles in journals such as TESOL Quarterly, TESL-EJ and System, as well as several books and books chapters. Anaheim University TESOL Professor Andy Curtis began his professional life as a Medical... Read More...
  • Jun Liu,  Ph.D. Jun Liu, Ph.D. Professor: TESOL A past President of TESOL (2006-2007), Dr. Liu is currently TESOL Representative in China and on the Board of Trustees of TIRF (The International Research Foundation for English Language Education. Dr. Liu is also Vice President of International Society of Chinese Language Teaching (ISCLT) and senior advisor for Office of Chinese Language International (Hanban)... Read More...
  • Ruth Wajnryb,  Ph.D. Ruth Wajnryb, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus: TESOL A renowned linguist known for her theory on "Dictogloss", Dr. Ruth Wajnryb has recently served as the word/language columnist for Australia's leading newspaper, the Sydney Morning Herald. Dr. Wajnryb received her Ph.D. in Education/Linguistics from Macquarie University and her MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Sydney. Former Head of TESOL... Read More...
Online Graduate Diploma in TESOL
  • 6 x 9 week Online Courses
  • 1 Course = 4 Credit Points
  • Graduate Diploma in TESOL = 24 Credit Points
  • Total duration = Half a year to a year
  • Earn your Diploma in TESOL while holding down a full-time job.

Graduate Diploma in TESOL How It Works

Anaheim University Online Diploma in TESOL Grading Structure

  • During each 9-week term you will be evaluated on your participation in the daily online discussion forum, eight 90-minute real-time online webcam classes and two assignments
  • Through the Online Discussion Forum, discuss questions regarding your readings with your professor and fellow students around the world
  • Join weekly 90-minute real-time webcam online classes (60 min. Professor led + 30 min. Student Host led) during the first 8 weeks
  • What you learn today can be used in your classroom tomorrow

Upon completion of the Diploma in TESOL program, students will be able to:

  • Carry out a detailed literature review using relevant bibliographical resources from print and online resources
  • Articulate current conceptual and theoretical trends, issues and concerns in the fields of applied linguistics and language pedagogy
  • Describe current research issues and concerns
  • Summarize significant research findings in the field
  • Devise and implement appropriate strategies for students’ own ongoing professional development

Anaheim University's Online Graduate Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) allows you to complete any 6 of the 10 MA in TESOL courses and earn a Graduate Diploma in TESOL

Select 6 courses from the following 10 (each course 4 units):

EDU 500 Second Language Teaching and Learning 4 units
EDU 510 Grammar for Language Teachers 4 units
EDU 520 Pronunciation for Language Teachers 4 units
EDU 530 Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers 4 units
EDU 540 Second Language Acquisition 4 units
EDU 550 Classroom Management and Observation 4 units
EDU 560 Second Language Classroom Research 4 units
EDU 570 Classroom-Based Evaluation 4 units
EDU 580 Second Language Curriculum Development 4 units
EDU 590 Research Methods in Language Learning 4 units
Total number of required units for 6-course Diploma in TESOL 24 units
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MA & Graduate Diploma in TESOL Course Schedule

Please note that schedules are subject to change.

TESOL Course Schedule 2012

Please note that schedules are subject to change.
January 9 - March 11, 2012 EDU 540
Second Language Acquisition
Professor Ellis Fri 6:00-7:30 pm
(California time)
EDU 550
Classroom Mgmt and Observation
Professor Cummings

Fri 5:00-6:30 pm

(California time)

EDU 600
Research Portfolio
Professor Nunan No real-time classes
March 19 - May 20, 2012 EDU 510
Grammar for Language Teachers
Professor Ellis Fri 6:00-7:30 pm
(California time)
EDU 530
Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers
Professor Beatty Fri 5:00-6:30 pm
(California time)
May 28 - July 29, 2012 EDU 500
Second Language Teaching and Learning
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 570
Classroom Based Evaluation
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
August 6 - October 7, 2012 EDU 520
Pronunciation for Language Teachers
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 560
Second Language Classroom Research
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 600
Research Portfolio
TBA No real-time classes
October 15 - December 16, 2012 EDU 580
Second Language Curriculum Development
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)
EDU 590
Research Methods in Language Learning
TBA Fri TBA
(California time)

Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee
(Non-refundable after 5 days)
$ 75
Registration Fee
(Non-refundable after 5 days)
$ 100
Per Course Fees
Tuition Fee
($375 per credit x four credits)
$1,500 / course taken
Records Fee $ 200 / term
Per Course Fee Total: $1,700
Additional Fees
Transfer Credit Fee $ 125 / credit
Original Transcript No cost
Each Additional Transcript Copy $ 25
End of Program Fees
Graduation Fee $ 300
Diploma No cost
Replacement Diploma $ 100 (optional)
Diploma Program Total
Diploma Program Total $10,675
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