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Overview
About this Certificate
The Second Language Studies certificate provides these students with a new opportunity to add a concentration in applied linguistics and highlight their training in research-based language pedagogy.
This is an important addition for both M.A. and Ph.D. students who plan a career in language teaching at institutions of higher education and/or wish to continue their graduate education in SLS.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition.
- Language Teaching Research
- A graduate-level course in Linguistics or another approved related graduate-level course, including those offered by the School of Education.
- Elective course in Second Language Studies. This may be fulfilled by a Teaching Methods course required of GTAs teaching in the SLLC (FREN 704, SLAV 824, SPAN 801) or by other approved related courses, including those offered by the School of Education.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
12 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 632 other Masters in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Non-KU students or KU Alumni must have a previously completed advanced degree in an applicable field with a graduate GPA of 3.0 of higher. The application process entails completing the online application, submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:
- A C.V. or Resume.
- A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
- 2 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work or potential for graduate study.
- Official transcripts from any institutions where coursework related to study in your second language was completed.
Tuition Fee
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International
23951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23951 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23951 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9989 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9989 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lawrence
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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