Edinburg,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English as a Second Language in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master's program in English as a Second Language equips future TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Dialects) professionals with specialized training.
This curriculum enables educators and administrators to advance their skills for supporting bilingual students across both public and private educational settings. It trains aspiring teachers, researchers, and educational leaders to effectively serve English language learners globally, adapting to diverse social, political, economic, and cultural environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in English as a second language, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours. If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion, GRE general test with minimum scores of 153 Verbal, and 4.0 Analytical are required for conditional admission
Letter of intent demonstrating interest in the program and articulation of goals
Resume including education and work experience
English language ability will be judged on the resume and submitted letter of intent, therefore, applications should be certain to use appropriate, formal academic English
Non-native English speakers who did not graduate from an English-medium high school and university must meet the minimum language proficiency requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours. If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion, GRE general test with minimum scores of 153 Verbal, and 4.0 Analytical are required for conditional admission
Letter of intent demonstrating interest in the program and articulation of goals
Resume including education and work experience
English language ability will be judged on the resume and submitted letter of intent, therefore, applications should be certain to use appropriate, formal academic English
Non-native English speakers who did not graduate from an English-medium high school and university must meet the minimum language proficiency requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Tuition
USD
16,050