Overview

The demand for such skills is growing across the country. You won't need to demonstrate language proficiency in a second language. However, if you decide to earn either the bilingual endorsement or the ESL endorsement, you will need to fulfill the language proficiency and teacher certification requirements of these endorsements.

The ESL and Bilingual Education - ESL program of the Northern Arizona University has 2 emphasis:

Bilingual emphasis

English as a Second Language emphasis

Prepare for a career as a Bilingual or English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher with this master’s degree. There is a growing demand for individuals with this preparation. With this degree, you can become a:

Bilingual or ESL classroom teacher

Bilingual or ESL resource teacher

Teacher responsible for providing bilingual or ESL support in classroom or special settings

Endorsements

Bilingual Emphasis

If you wish to meet the Arizona Bilingual Endorsement requirements, you may, through careful planning with your advisor, earn this endorsement within your master's degree program. You need to demonstrate language proficiency in a second language.

ESL Emphasis

You do not need to demonstrate language proficiency in a second language. However, if you decide to earn either the bilingual endorsement or the ESL endorsement, you will need to fulfill and verify the second language learning experience and teacher certification requirements of these endorsements.

Career

With further education, one of these paths is possible:

English as a Second Language teacher

Classroom teacher

English as a Second Language director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations Of Bilingual And ESL Instruction

Linguistics In Educational Contexts

Structured English Immersion And Sheltered English Content Instruction

Assessment Of Bilingual And Second Language Learners

Cultural Component Of Bilingual And ESL Instruction

Literacy And Bi-literacy Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
All work toward the master’s degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.

Tuition Fee

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International

30338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30338 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29338 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

11846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11846 USD per year during 12 months.

Online: $14,640 /year

Living costs for Flagstaff

1010 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for ESL and Bilingual Education - ESL.

Available Scholarships

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