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Overview
The mission of the English as a Second Language MA program from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is threefold: first, to continue education for those teachers and administrators who interact with second language learners within the public and private school sectors in the environment of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas; second, to prepare new teachers, researchers, and administrators for working with second language learners, particularly of English, throughout the world under varying social, political, economic, and cultural conditions; and third, to legitimize the profession of English as a second language for the local, state, national, and international community’s by basing applications to fieldwork on solid theoretical background both in theoretical and applied linguistics.
Key Features
- Accredited, cutting edge degree program
- Experienced, dedicated faculty
- Demonstrated student success in research, professional certification and career advancement
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Problems in Linguistics
- Modern English Syntax
- Studies in English Phonology
- Practicum in English as a Second Language
- ESL Testing
- Studies in Language and Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Rolling admission for national students.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Linguistics View 999 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 153 (verbal)
4 (analytical)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours. If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion, GRE general test with minimum scores of 153 Verbal, and 4.0 Analytical are required for conditional admission
- Letter of intent demonstrating interest in the program and articulation of goals
- Resume including education and work experience
- English language ability will be judged on the resume and submitted letter of intent; therefore, applications should be certain to use appropriate, formal academic English
- Non-native English speakers who did not graduate from an English-medium high school and university must meet the minimum language proficiency requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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