Overview

Learning, Teaching and Curriculum with emphasis in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from University of Missouri - Columbia is designed to meet the challenges of a diverse student body in a variety of education settings. Given the use of English as a global lingua franca, learning the unique methodology and theories associated with second language teaching is crucial to effectively meeting the challenges of a multilingual global society.

Careers

Our program prepares teachers, curriculum leaders and teacher educators for professional excellence. With the rapid changes in education–especially developments in instructional materials and techniques, curriculum construction and classroom organization — teachers who have completed their certification may need to update, refine and extend their knowledge and skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second Language Acquisition

Materials for and Assessment of English Language Learners

Language and Culture for Educators

Linguistics for Educators

Methods of Teaching English Language Learners

English to Speakers of Other Languages Practicum

ESOL Curriculum Development

Human Learning

Classroom Research-Learning, Teaching and Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 218 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an appropriate Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

A minimum of two letters of recommendation; three letters, if your undergraduate GPA (last 60 hours) is below a 3.0.

Statement of purpose clearly indicating that the proposed Masters degree is appropriate to the applicant's professional aspirations.

GRE scores taken within the last 5 years (preferred minimum scores should be V150,Q145,A3.5 or higher). The verbal must meet the 150 minimum in order to be considered for the program.

For students whose native language is not English, a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL or a 6.5 on the IELTS taken within the past two years

Evidence of at least 2 years of successful experience in an appropriate field

Unofficial Transcripts

Personal data sheet form (built into the Graduate School online application)

Resume/CV

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Columbia

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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