Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Second Language Studies - Language Assessment, Measurement, and Program Evaluation in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,648
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Second Language Studies stands as the pioneering and among the most extensive departments of its kind in U.S. higher education. Renowned globally for excellence, the Department's reputation stems from its faculty's wide-ranging knowledge and professional engagement, comprehensive academic offerings, and significant research contributions. It focuses on developing equitable, precise evaluation methods for language learners across educational, professional, and social contexts, employing robust measurement techniques in second language research. The department emphasizes thorough program assessments that examine both methodologies and outcomes to drive continuous enhancement. Key areas include systematic approaches to assessment tool creation, creative testing methodologies, proper validation procedures, thorough analysis and reporting of assessment results, ethical interpretation of test outcomes, and precise application of measurement principles to address research challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application. Applicants are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate TOEFL iBT 100, TOEFL PBT 600 , IELTS 7
Tuition
USD
33,648