Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
ESL concentration students pursue a comprehensive curriculum designed to build proficiency in key areas including second language learning, intercultural communication, linguistic structure, and teaching methods. In addition to honing abilities in language analysis, proficiency evaluation, and lesson planning, learners gain hands-on experience through domestic and international practicums. During their studies, graduate candidates have instructed English overseas in locations like the Czech Republic, China, Korea, and Japan. Many have also shared research at academic gatherings including The Southeastern Conference on Linguistics, NWAVE, Tennessee TESOL, and International TESOL. The program encourages community engagement, with participants frequently offering tutoring services to individuals and small groups throughout Memphis. Graduates find career prospects in diverse ESL and Linguistics programs both stateside and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School is open to anyone holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or disability.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores required by the University:
Duolingo English Test- For students affected by test center closures due to COVID-19, the University is temporarily accepting Duolingo as an alternative. 100 or higher on the overall score, all sub scores must be at least 80.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Institution code 1459. TOEFL - 550 or higher on the paper version, 79 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 53 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010