Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English as a Second Language in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
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Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Enhance your teaching abilities by applying evidence-based language acquisition techniques to educate non-native English speakers. The Department of Linguistics provides an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, equipping students for careers in ESL instruction, foreign language teaching, or K-12 language arts education (with supplementary certification and coursework through the College of Education). Our MA programs also establish a strong groundwork for PhD studies in second language acquisition and ESL pedagogy. The ESL practicum frequently includes international opportunities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience developing and delivering English language instruction, including real-world teaching practice with non-native speakers.
Our Linguistics and English as a Second Language Master's programs provide comprehensive training across all fundamental aspects of the field, preparing graduates for diverse professional paths in sectors such as: Bioinformatics, Education, Government, Law, and Natural Language Processing. The ESL MA specifically trains students for careers in teaching English as a second or foreign language, as well as K-12 language arts instruction (with additional certification from the College of Education).
These programs also create an ideal foundation for advanced doctoral research in Linguistics and related language disciplines, including speech pathology, deaf education, audiology, or ESL instruction.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the MA in English as a Second Language (ESL) complete two parts
a 300500 word personal statement describing the applicant's interests, career plans and purpose in working toward an MA,
a sample research paper,
three letters of recommendation, and
a current vita or resume.
To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in ESL, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. The applicant must also submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants accepted into the MA with a major in ESL have presented verbal scores ranging from the 50th to the 99th percentile and analytical writing scores ranging from 4.0 to 6.0. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL or IELTS examination. Competitive scores on the Internet-based TOEFL examination are in the range of 88 and above and on the IELTS 6.5 and above.
a 300500 word personal statement describing the applicant's interests, career plans and purpose in working toward an MA,
a sample research paper,
three letters of recommendation, and
a current vita or resume.
To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in ESL, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. The applicant must also submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants accepted into the MA with a major in ESL have presented verbal scores ranging from the 50th to the 99th percentile and analytical writing scores ranging from 4.0 to 6.0. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL or IELTS examination. Competitive scores on the Internet-based TOEFL examination are in the range of 88 and above and on the IELTS 6.5 and above.
Tuition
USD
32,160