Overview

A major program focus includes preparation for those working, or intending to work, in programs for tertiary students and adults studying Modern Languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, German, English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Farsi, and Arabic. Areas of particular faculty expertise include cognitive processes in SLA; language teaching methodology and pedagogy; psycholinguistics; language processing; individual differences in such factors as age, aptitude, and working memory; second language analysis; interlanguage studies; heritage learners; needs analysis; syllabus design; materials writing; learner training; language assessment; program evaluation; second language research methods; task-based language teaching; and uses of technology in language learning and testing.

Tracks

The M.A. in Second Language Acquisition program from University of Maryland is a 30-credit program, with two tracks: Plan A, by coursework and thesis, and Plan B, by coursework only. These two tracks are meant to accommodate two slightly different populations, those planning to immediately apply to the Ph.D. program at Maryland or elsewhere (Plan A), and those for whom the M.A. will be an interim degree (plan B).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research And Theories Of SLA

Fundamentals Of Language Acquisition And Instruction

Psycholinguistics

Second Language Analysis

Research Issues In Second Language Learning

Cognitive Processes In Second Language Learning

Second Language Processing

Interlanguage Studies

Age Effects/Maturation Constraints

Special Topics In Second Language Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application form

A non-refundable $75 application fee.

College/university transcripts from all institutions previously or currently attended.

A Maryland In-State Status form, if you wish to apply for Maryland residency status.

Three letters of recommendation

A statement of purpose

Verbal and quantitative GRE scores

A TOEFL score of 600 or higher on the paper-based version

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Out-of-State

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Tracks

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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