Overview

Whether you want to teach adults, or kids as young as pre-K, at The University of Alabama at Birmingham we have the option that suits you. For instance, if you're a certified teacher, you can build on your experience with a traditional master's. Or, if you don't have a certificate, you can do the alternative master's program, which includes specific courses to introduce you to teaching. With either of these, we have a specific curriculum in place that includes courses such as Second Language Acquisition, Teaching ESL in a Multicultural Society, and Phonology for Second Language Teachers.

However, if you're interested in teaching multicultural and adult learners, you may prefer to do our non-certification program. Here, your courses will include Community English Teaching, Teaching Adult Language Learners, and Grammar and Linguistics for ESL Teachers. No matter what path you choose, though, we're going to help you strengthen your résumé upon graduation with multiple opportunities for internships and field activities.

Fast Facts:

English as a Second Language Graduates are making an impact at home and abroad. Alumni and students teach in 67 percent of Alabama counties, and a number of graduates travel internationally to teach English.
Adult basic and ESL teachers earned an average of $56,800 in 2017 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Programme Structure

Courses:

Second Language Acquisition
Curriculum, Program, Policies
Teaching ESL in a Multicultural Society
Grammar and Linguistics for ESL Teachers
Phonology for Second Language Teachers
Methods and Materials of Teaching ESL
Teaching New Languages Through Reading and Writing

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies ESL View 210 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Official transcripts emailed (or mailed) to the Office of Student Services
Letters of recommendation
Faculty interview
Undergraduate GPA: minimum 2.5
Passing score on the ESOL Praxis #5362
Background clearance per instructions on the ALSDE website

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

26960 USD / full

≈ 26960 USD / full
Out-of-State

23560 USD / full

≈ 23560 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23560 USD / full

≈ 23560 USD / full

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English as a Second Language.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Fast Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

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

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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