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Overview
At Applied Linguistics at Old Dominion University two concentrations are Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Sociolinguistics. Students in the program may also earn a certificate in TESOL and/or use appropriate courses in the program as requirements toward obtaining the Commonwealth of Virginia Endorsement for English as a Second Language.
Learning outcomes
The M.A. in Applied Linguistics requires 33 credit hours at Old Dominion University, and the passing of an oral comprehensive examination, and the completion of a language requirement (12 credits or the equivalent in a single foreign language; international students may meet the requirement based on English proficiency as measured by the TOEFL). No more than 12 hours may be taken on the 500 level. Courses taken PASS/FAIL are not included in the 33 credit hours.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- General Linguistics
- Methods and Materials in TESOL
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Practicum in TESOL
- First and Second Language Acquisition
- English Grammar
- Southern and African American English
- History of the English Language
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
For financial assistance, please complete the financial assistance application by March 15th for Fall semester and October 1st for Spring semester.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 999 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
Application and fee
Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
Demonstrated English Language Proficiency
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
Passport identification page, if avaliable
Requirements & deadlines vary by program
Tuition Fee
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International
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 571 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Norfolk
1100 - 1900 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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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