Unicollege – Westcliff University Programs
Unicollege and Westcliff University partner to deliver graduate-level academic programs, including Master’s and Doctoral degrees, within an international learning environment. Unicollege, a degree-granting higher education institution based in Italy, manages international outreach, student orientation, academic advising, and enrollment support, while Westcliff University, a WASC-accredited university in the United States, provides all academic delivery, instruction, assessment, and supervision from program start through graduation. Programs are offered fully online and are designed to accommodate international learners across disciplines and academic levels, while also offering exclusive partner-granted scholarships for Unicollege applicants, dedicated international cohorts with schedules aligned to European time zones, and personalized one-to-one academic and administrative assistance throughout the program. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded a U.S.-accredited degree from Westcliff University, recognized internationally.
MTESOL Program Description
The Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL) program produces graduates with the skills to train teaching faculty who excel in their roles as educators, creative scholars, and researchers. This program will prepare teachers for a wide variety of positions both in the US and abroad. Our students will be equipped with the specialized knowledge and field skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Upon graduation, they will be competent professional educators with demonstrable leadership skills. The performance outcomes which are required for the completion of the program include: class participation, response to discussion questions, writing research papers, group assignments, case study analyses, quizzes, mid-term and final examinations (Comprehensive Learning Assessments).
Program Structure
- 2 years full-time (the duration may be shorter depending on the number of credits recognized from prior academic studies and/or validated professional experience).
- Candidates may apply for credit recognition (up to 50% of the total credit requirement) based on prior academic studies or relevant professional experience
- Fully online, designed for international and multi-time-zone participation
- Typically one live taught class per week
- Weekly readings, applied assignments, and assessments
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor-level degree from a regionally, nationally, or internationally accredited institution (including NACES-recognized credentials)
- English language proficiency for non-native English speakers
Enrollments are open all year round with starting windows every 2 months.
Tuition and Scholarships
Applicants applying through Unicollege may access exclusive partner-granted scholarships of up to 75% of the total program cost, awarded based on academic merit, prior academic achievements, and professional experience.
Enrollment
Applying through Unicollege provides access to dedicated guidance, enhanced scholarship opportunities, and personalized admissions support.
For applications or further information, please contact: admissions@unicollege.eu
Curriculum
Required Courses
Core Required Courses – 36 Credit Hours
- TSL 502 – Vocabulary Instruction – 3 credit hours
- TSL 507 – Pronunciation Instruction – 3 credit hours
- TSL 512 – Writing Instruction – 3 credit hours
- TSL 515 – Second Language Acquisition – 3 credit hours
- TSL 520 – Grammar Instruction – 3 credit hours
- TSL 527 – Methods of Teaching ESL/EFL – 3 credit hours
- TSL 532 – Listening and Speaking Instruction – 3 credit hours
- TSL 542 – The English Language in Society – 3 credit hours
- TSL 545 – Reading Instruction – 3 credit hours
- TSL 552 – Special Topics in TESOL – 3 credit hours
- TSL 590 – Curriculum Design – 3 credit hours
- CAP 670 – Practicum – 3 credit hours
Concentration Courses
In addition to the core curriculum course, students may choose to complete a concentration by taking three (3) courses totaling 9 credit hours in a selected specialization area. Concentration options can be discussed during Unicollege’s one-to-one orientation sessions or explored directly on the dedicated Master pages on the Westcliff University website.