Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines core theoretical seminars in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, cross-cultural communication, and instructional methodology with specialized structural degree pathways. Students select from four distinct curriculum options: a general M.A. track, a thesis track focused on empirical language research, a PreK-12 certification track featuring state-approved clinical internships, or a combined thesis and PreK-12 certification pathway.

Key Facts

Graduate scholars conduct classroom-based research and curriculum evaluations, culminating in a comprehensive master's thesis or professional portfolio project. Primary research and pedagogical focus areas across the program encompass second language acquisition theories and cognitive language learning processes; cross-cultural communication, socio-linguistics, and cultural identity in education; language assessment design, diagnostic testing, and program evaluation; and task-based instructional methods, digital technology integration, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum design.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure of English

Second Language Acquisition

Methods of Teaching TESOL

Cross-Cultural Communication Testing and Assessment in TESOL

Methodology of Educational Research

Analysis of English Language Learning Materials

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 214 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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153 _(verbal)

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Three letters of recommendations

Statement of purpose explaining your interest in the field

Second language speakers of English must submit one of the following scores:
- 213+ on the computer-based TOEFL
- 80+ on the internet-based test TOEFL
- 6.5+ on IELTS
- 53+ on PTE Academic

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Tuition Fees

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29010 USD / year

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