Ames,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Master of Arts in TESL/Applied Linguistics equips graduates for professional opportunities in teaching English as a second language, whether domestically or internationally. Holders of this MA degree instruct both adult and younger students across diverse educational settings, oversee language programs, contribute to assessment organizations, and develop instructional resources. Candidates can select from available specialization tracks. The program mandates completion of at least 30 graduate credit hours, encompassing a thesis or creative project (3 credits) and satisfying a foreign language proficiency requirement through various fulfillment options.