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This TESOL master’s program provides background training in linguistic research, language-acquisition theories and trending teaching methodologies, so you can develop the talents needed to pursue a career teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Throughout your courses, you’ll explore immersive language experiences and broaden your possibilities for communication and collaboration. As a student, you’ll study a variety of topics, such as:

• Computer-assisted language learning.
• Classroom pedagogy.
• Curriculum design.
• English as an international language.
• English grammar and grammar for TESOL.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll understand teaching and materials designed for program and curriculum development.

If you’re interested in teaching K-12 education within the U.S., you must also complete the training and licensure required by your state separately.

The skills you'll develop in this program

Throughout this TESOL master’s program, you’ll have the ability to tailor the curriculum to meet your professional needs, personal interests and long-term goals. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with a range of transferable skills needed to participate in the field of TESOL from both a theoretical and practical perspective, such as:

• Curriculum design.
• Effective teaching and assessment.
• Language learning.
• Lesson planning.

Who’s a good candidate for this TESOL program?

This Master of TESOL program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career teaching English to speakers of other languages. As an ideal candidate, you may already be working in teaching or designing materials or you may be looking for a career change.

Additionally, this program may be a great fit for you if you’re a working professional seeking flexibility in your education so that you may graduate more quickly. This program provides you the option to complete your TESOL master’s in as little as 18 months from anywhere in the world.

This program was developed in collaboration with ASU’s Center on the Future of War and the School of Politics and Global Studies. You’ll connect with top faculty and professionals from across global security fields, including journalism, government, military service and humanitarian work.

You’ll also study the drivers of global conflict and cooperation from an interdisciplinary lens, drawing from political science, history, anthropology and related fields. Coursework covers great power competition, cyber warfare, compound security threats, diplomacy and the political economy of security.

What you'll learn in this program

In this program, you’ll gain advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and respond to real-world challenges. Through your coursework, you’ll:

• Apply academic insights to evolving global threats. Engage with emerging theories of conflict, power and cooperation.
• Work with experts from New America, a partner think tank based in Washington, D.C.

Choosing the right global security master's program for you

This program offers the flexibility to align your studies with your career goals by choosing from three tracks:

• Global security (general track): Presents a broad, interdisciplinary approach to global conflict, cooperation and security. Ideal for careers in diplomacy, humanitarian work, international organizations, journalism and public policy.
• Cybersecurity concentration: Focuses on cyber threats, digital infrastructure and the intersection of technology and security policy.
  • Ideal for careers in intelligence, cybersecurity policy, government agencies, defense contracting and tech-sector security roles.
• Irregular warfare concentration: Emphasizes nontraditional conflict, insurgency, terrorism and counterterrorism.
  • Ideal for military professionals, veterans, security analysts and those working in national defense, intelligence or international conflict response.

Forensic psychology refers to the intersection of law, human behavior and thought. Professionals in this field use their expertise to assess individuals and provide psychological insights in civil and criminal matters. Your work in this field can influence law enforcement, courtroom operations and correctional facility functions.

This discipline has broad relevance for individuals working in these fields, as well as those with careers in investigations and mental health. Forensic psychologists may be responsible for determining the impact of biases on courts and conducting assessments to determine whether individuals are of sound mind.

The skills you’ll develop

This program provides an understanding of how mental health and human behavior relate to crime and the legal field. You’ll study topics such as criminal law and criminal behavior and explore the processes behind legal decision-making.

Upon graduation, you’ll be skilled in:

• Applying and understanding behavioral research.
• Bridging knowledge between the legal and mental health fields.
• Observing, measuring and analyzing human behavior.
• Utilizing research to enforce policy decisions.

Forensic psychologists must have a doctoral degree and typically complete a post-doctoral fellowship. This master’s degree in forensic psychology can prepare you for certain doctoral programs. However, other programs may require an advanced research background to earn a doctorate. If you want to pursue a doctoral degree, make sure this program is a good fit for future programs you’re considering.

Criminal psychology vs forensic psychology: The differences between the two

While the fields of criminal psychology and forensic psychology both work with law enforcement to aid in criminal investigations, their roles feature key differences. 

Professionals within the field of criminal psychology counsel and develop psychological profiles on criminals to understand motivations and diagnose mental health conditions. They may also provide expert testimony in the courtroom for criminal cases. 

Differently, forensic psychology encompasses the broad field of psychology within the criminal justice system. Forensic psychologists work with law enforcement to integrate psychology with all legal matters, including civil cases. They commonly provide evaluation on witnesses, select juries and administer mental health evaluations.  
 

This program provides clinicians with the training and expertise needed to succeed in today’s integrated primary care environments. As a student, you’ll complete specialized coursework focused on evidence-based behavioral interventions.

The curriculum offers options for live and self-paced learning opportunities. You can both set your own schedule and collaborate with classmates and instructors in real time. During live sessions, you’ll engage in discussions, ask questions and explore applied case scenarios. The webinars are also recorded for those who can’t attend live, allowing for maximum flexibility as you prepare for the next steps in your clinical career.

What you’ll learn in this Doctor of Behavioral Health program

This applied, professional doctorate covers health care interventions and management strategies for integrated behavioral health programs. The core curriculum emphasizes three pillars of education, including:

• Medical literacy: Understanding the nuances of disease pathophysiology, progression and treatment.
• Integrated behavioral interventions: Learning how to coordinate the treatment of medical and behavioral conditions in primary care and other medical settings.
• Entrepreneurship: Leveraging your skill set to meet the demands of the 21st century health care market.

Additionally, you’ll learn how to create and implement population health management programs, as well as assess and improve the level of integrated care in primary settings. Other topics covered include using evidence-based strategies to identify patients at risk for health issues and engaging them in their care.

Who’s a good candidate for this clinical DBH?

This program is intended for professionals who are licensed (or license eligible) as behavioral, medical or allied health professionals. It’s ideal if candidates have a current position or would like to work in a hospital or primary care clinic. Experience working on an interprofessional team in a medical setting can also provide helpful context for those entering the program.

Successful candidates seek to enhance their clinical work and develop management skills to specialize in integrated behavioral and primary health care. Different from programs that focus only on mental or physical health, this clinical DBH emphasizes incorporating behavioral interventions and therapeutic lifestyle changes in addition to medical condition management.

Are you interested in creating and/or managing an integrated care program? ASU also offers a Doctor of Behavioral Health with a management concentration online. If you want to explore which concentration is right for you, review this article comparing the two.

In the first year of this program, you’ll build foundational knowledge in social work. Key study areas include behavioral and mental health, human behavior, cultural humility, research methods, social work ethics, assessment and applied practice with diverse populations across the life course.

In your second year, you’ll focus on advanced generalist coursework that integrates micro skills for direct practice with mezzo and macro skills in policy, administration and community organization.

This online MSW program prepares you to become a skilled practitioner who:

• Delivers culturally-adapted, knowledge-informed, ethical interventions to individuals, families and groups (micro).
• Affects social change through skills in organization, administration, policy development and community practice (macro).
• Unites communities and groups of stakeholders around shared values and causes (mezzo).

As a graduate, you’ll be ready for a wide range of roles in clinical social work, community organization, policy advocacy, program administration or other positions across the public and private sectors.

Who’s a good candidate for a master’s in social work?

Ideal candidates for this program are passionate about working with people and addressing complex social conditions impacting some of society’s most vulnerable and marginalized communities. The best candidates are individuals who care about others and want to make a positive change in those we serve. 

To graduate, you must complete 960 hours of practical experience in two separate, year-long internships. Your first two semesters will consist of a generalist internship that provides exposure to the field of social work, as well as reinforcing foundational assessment, intervention and practice skills. In your second internship, you’ll focus on advanced practice and apply concepts to populations and needs related to your interests and career goals.

Did you earn a BSW in the last six years and want to pursue an MSW? You may be eligible to apply for our online Master of Social Work – advanced standing – advanced generalist program, which can be completed in one year.

Earn your online MSW from a fully accredited school

The online master’s of social work is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). As a graduate, you may be eligible for licensure through your state's licensing agency.

After graduating with an online MSW, you may seek graduate-level social work licensure. You may also pursue your clinical license, though this may require additional steps depending on the requirements of your state licensing agency, which varies by state.

This online English MA offers interdisciplinary coursework in English studies, exposing you to contemporary trends and scholarship across the field. You’ll learn how to articulate and translate complex cultural, historical, literary and language-related ideas into accessible material for a general audience. Areas of study you can explore include literature, linguistics, English education, film and media studies, cultural studies and more.

Additionally, you’ll develop transferable skills in critical reading, writing, analysis and communication. These abilities are sought by employers in various industries from education and public humanities to libraries and publishing.

Who’s a good candidate for this English MA?

Ideal candidates are those who want to enhance their knowledge of English studies, including literature, writing, analysis and communication, and apply it to their work in various fields. Suitable backgrounds include secondary education teachers, people teaching English abroad, editors and publishers, military personnel, writers and more. This program is also a great fit for individuals seeking a career change to a position within education, business, media and public service.

Undergraduate degrees that pair well with this online English MA include English, foreign languages, philosophy, liberal studies and other areas of the humanities. This program isn’t a match for students who want to take creative writing courses or complete a thesis. You will, however, have opportunities to improve your writing and rhetorical skills.

In this health care administration and policy master’s, you'll immerse yourself in transforming the health care landscape, focusing not on the benchwork of sciences but on revolutionizing how health care policies and systems serve populations. You'll explore ways to increase access to health care, particularly for vulnerable and rural communities, and tackle pressing issues like health equity. By blending studies in population health, health economics, policy and data analytics with leadership and systems thinking, you'll gain the skills to enact meaningful change.

Who’s a good candidate for this program?

If you're someone who naturally questions how things could be better, possesses an entrepreneurial mindset and thrives on creative and innovative thinking, this health care administration and policy master’s could be your calling. It's designed not just for those eyeing administrative roles but for anyone with a passion for health care or seeking to make a significant impact within the system. Whether you're already navigating a career in health care, from administration to clinical roles, or considering a pivot into this vital field, your drive to advance and innovate makes you an ideal candidate.

This program is also a strategic choice for those contemplating medical school. It offers a unique gap-year opportunity to gain insights into the broader context of health care delivery, policy's role in health outcomes and the potential of informatics to enhance decision-making and health results. Your ability to articulate a vision for your future in health care and how this program aligns with your goals is key, regardless of your background in health care or specific undergraduate degree.

What you can do with a health care administration and policy master’s

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped for a variety of impactful roles across the health care sector. Imagine leading teams as an advanced clinical leader, managing health programs or making big decisions as a health care administrator. Your skills in improving quality will be essential for bettering patient care. You may even start your own health care business, bringing new ideas to the field.

While some candidates may initially view this program as a precursor to medical school, students commonly realign their career trajectories towards health care administration or quality improvement upon exposure to the curriculum. As a graduate, you're not just getting a degree; you're preparing to make a real difference in health care, whether it's in managing teams, improving services or innovating.