Overview

English as a Second Language at Worcester State University is designed for individuals with an initial teacher license in ESL and leads to a professional teacher license in ESL. If you completed Worcester State’s post-baccalaureate program in ESL, all of those credits transfer to our master’s program.

With classes available in the late afternoons and evenings as well as online, our convenient program is designed for working professionals like you. You can earn your degree on your schedule with the option to complete the program either part- or full-time.

You’ll gain valuable insight from professors who are experienced practitioners in the field. What’s more, you’ll apply the theories you learn in class to real-world settings, where you’ll observe and implement effective teaching strategies in classrooms across Central Massachusetts. Your studies culminate in an individual research project, for which you’ll address a question related to ESL pedagogy.

As you progress through our program, you’ll record your achievements in a portfolio of work that not only demonstrates your mastery of all program competencies, but also showcases your professional development.

Careers

Graduates of our program are sought after by employers, and they go on to pursue rewarding teaching careers in schools across the state.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Foundations of Education

Research in Education

Esl in Language & Education

Second Language Acquisition

Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Skills to the ELL

Literacy Instruction for the English Language Learner

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Language Studies View 1035 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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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 current letters of recommendation

Results of a language proficiency assessment, if applicable

Copy of initial or professional license in English as a Second Language

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Millers Analogies Test (MAT) scores, or passing of appropriate MTELs

Tuition Fee

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International

5070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 169 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

5070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 169 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

5070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 169 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Worcester

1100 - 1620 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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