CSUEB的MA TESOL计划为学生提供了与成人英语学习者合作的强大通才准备，同时仍然允许学生探索特定的专业，例如通用语言学或作文学习。该计划围绕同类群组进行组织，有助于在同学之间建立强烈的联系感。共有八门必修课（28学分）和一个部门论文（2学分）。大多数学生在两个学年内完成该课程。CSUEB的MA TESOL计划为学生提供了与成人英语学习者合作的强大通才准备，同时仍然允许学生探索特定的专业，例如通用语言学或作文学习。与海湾地区较大的MA TESOL课程相比，CSUEB的课程小班授课，学生会得到很多个性
The university offers the Master of Arts degree in English which provides students with a strong generalist preparation to work in literary studies, composition studies, or with adult English learners. Although there is no separate degree offered in creative writing, it is possible to satisfy the thesis option for the M.A. in English by work in fiction, poetry, or drama. Students seeking a degree must observe the general university requirements stated elsewhere in this catalog as well as the specific departmental requirements stated here.<br><br>Students graduating with an M.A. in English from Cal State East Bay will be able to:<br><br>analyze and interpret various kinds of diverse texts in clear and cogent prose,<br>discuss diverse theoretical perspectives about literature, pedagogy, or linguistics,<br>demonstrate facility with conducting research in traditional/nontraditional ways, including print and electronic library research and data analysis,<br>demonstrate the ability to learn collaboratively and independently, and to communicate effectively in the profession both orally and in writing,<br>Demonstrate expertise within their chosen concentration