Overview

At Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from California State University Los Angeles, students may select coursework that prepares them for several career choices. The program emphasizes language acquisition processes, teaching methodology, linguistics, language testing, research, and sociocultural influences.

Coursework:

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction in the U.S. or in a non-English-speaking setting abroad;

K-12, adult education, or post-secondary settings;

Research in Applied Linguistics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Teaching and Learning Second Languages

Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers of ESL/EFL, or

Modern English Grammar

Methods for Teaching Second Languages

Teaching English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes

Language Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 219 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

Grade of B or better in one of these courses: Linguistics in Language Education (3); or Cognitive, Linguistic, and Literacy Processes of Individuals with Special Needs; or Introduction to English Linguistics

One year of college-level study in a foreign language or equivalent.

Visa Students only (in addition to above): TOEFL: minimum scored 100ibt or 600 pbt, or IELTS: minimum scored 7.5

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

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year
Out-of-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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

Coursework:

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

Los Angeles

Financing

Funding

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