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Overview
Purpose Statement
The Teaching English as a Second Language program of the Northern Arizona University combines a strong theoretical foundation in applied linguistics with practical training in the teaching of English to people who speak other native languages. The principal goals of the program are to:
- provide the linguistic theory necessary for ESL/EFL teachers
- equip teachers with the practical skills needed for effective language teaching
- prepare students for further study in English language teaching, applied linguistics, and related fields
Career opportunities that might be pursued:
- Teacher of English as a second language (in English speaking countries) in, for example, university intensive English programs, community colleges, adult education programs, language programs for new immigrants and refugees
- Teacher of English as a foreign language (in non-English speaking countries), in, for example, universities, private language schools, binational centers, English for academic purposes foundation programs
- Language program coordinator or administrator
- Test developer
- Teacher trainer
- Curriculum/materials specialist (for publishing houses)
- English Language Fellow, U.S. Peace Corps teacher
- ESL coordinator in K-12 contexts (for those who enter the program with teaching credentials)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Language And Linguistics
- Sociolinguistics
- Grammatical Foundations
- Second Language Teaching
- Assessment For Second Language Skills
- ESL Methods And Materials: Listening & Speaking
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
37 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Teaching Teaching English View 211 other Masters in Teaching English in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
- Transcripts.
- English language proficiency scores.
- Personal Letter of Intent (2-3 pages in length).
- 2 letters of recommendation required only for those MA TESL applicants applying for Graduate Teaching Assistantships.
Tuition Fee
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International
26994 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26994 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
11004 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11004 USD per year during 12 months.
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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