Overview

The Linguistics and TESOL double major at Southern Illinois University students will pursue advanced study through further coursework or thesis research. Graduates of the linguistics program frequently go on to more advanced study and research in linguistics leading to a Ph.D. degree or pursue jobs in the technology, publications, marketing, or translation sectors, for example.

Key facts

The M.A. in TESOL is designed primarily for students who wish to pursue careers in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) either in the United States or abroad. The program combines both theory and practice. In addition to a core course in linguistics, students in the M.A. in TESOL program are required to take courses in the theory and methods of language teaching, language assessment, and second language acquisition, and to teach in a supervised practicum in the teaching of oral and written English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonetics
Sociolinguistics
Psycholinguistics
Semantics
Historical Linguistics
Field Methods in Linguistics
Assessment of ESL & Bilingual Students
Pedagogical Grammar
Second Language Acquisition
Methods and Materials in TESOL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Linguistics Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 209 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to a Master's program:

2.7 (on a 4.0 grading scale) on approximately the last two years of your Bachelor's degree
Online application
Proof of funds (bank statement or letter from financial institution) is required to complete your application process.
English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25566 USD / year

≈ 25566 USD / year
Out-of-State

11268 USD / year

≈ 11268 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11268 USD / year

≈ 11268 USD / year

Living costs

Carbondale

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Carbondale

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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