Overview

Enjoy a rewarding career where you can help your students achieve their dreams.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of English-language learners? The English as a Second Language program at Worcester State University is your gateway to a rewarding career that transcends borders.

Through a rich curriculum that includes courses on speech development, assessment of learners with disabilities, and global perspectives on cultural diversity, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to foster an inclusive and effective learning environment. Whether you aspire to teach in diverse classrooms domestically or explore opportunities abroad, this degree will open doors and empower you to help your students achieve their dreams.

What you will learn:

How to address the unique challenges faced by English learners
Language learning processes for English language learners
Methods for teaching English language skills
The latest theories of second-language acquisition and bilingualism
How to conduct your own research, including writing hypotheses, reviewing literature, gathering data, and preparing research proposals

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Speech/Language Development, Differences and Diversity

Linguistics for Teachers of English Language Learners

Second Language Acquisition

Assessing and Teaching English Language Learners With Disabilities

Global Perspectives in Cultural Diversity

Contemporary Issues in the Teaching of Bilingual and English Language Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Education Language Studies ESL View 33 other Masters in ESL in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed graduate application, including fee and essay
Official transcripts (Transcripts from outside the United States must be officially translated and evaluated.)
Two letters of recommendation
Documentation of participation at an intermediate level in a language other than English from a college or university or foreign secondary school through the successful completion of foreign language courses deemed appropriate by the foreign language program in the World Languages and Literature Department or demonstrated ability as determined by a member of the Education Department faculty.
Evidence of an existing bachelor’s degree and passing of Communication and Literacy MTELs

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6426 USD / year

≈ 6426 USD / year
Out-of-State

6426 USD / year

≈ 6426 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6426 USD / year

≈ 6426 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English as a Second Language.

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Overview

What you will learn:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Worcester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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