Overview

At University of North Carolina Wilmington, successful completion of the Teaching English as a Second Language coursework and field experiences associated with this program will prepare candidates to take the Praxis II ESOL and apply for North Carolina K-12 certification in this area.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the graduate MAT in English as a Second Language Specialization, the candidate should be able to:

Demonstrate a depth and breadth of general knowledge in the field of ESL.

Demonstrate well-articulated knowledge of K-12 communities and issues affecting the English language learner population.

Demonstrate effective communication skills that can be utilized when interacting with colleagues, administrators, and families

Demonstrate advanced content knowledge.

Design, implement, and assess effective instruction.

Establish a classroom environment sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of all students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics for Teachers

Second Language Acquisition Research & Theory

Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers

Methods for Second Language Learners

English as a Second Language Assessment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language ESL View 100 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins

Official copies of transcripts of all college, university or community college work (undergraduate and graduate). Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended

3 letters of recommendation

This program prepares individuals for North Carolina teacher certification in the area of English as a Second Language. A letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) describing any past experiences that might prepare you for your studies and your future goals in this area is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41514 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41514 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10263 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Objectives:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

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