Overview

The program draws on strengths of the Department of Modern Languages at Carnegie Mellon University in the areas of second language acquisition, language program administration, cultural studies, pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning.Graduates of the program will be eligible for employment in institutions of higher learning, in private schools or public (alternative certification) secondary schools, and in a multitude of settings in the US and abroad, especially in ESL. The MA in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition may also lead to further graduate work in second language studies.

The MA in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition may be completed in one full-time academic year or over up to 8 semesters of part-time enrollment. The program is open to undergraduates completing their four-year degree, as well as individuals interested in applied linguistics and second language acquisition research and developing their teaching skills in language, culture, and content. No teaching experience is required.

Careers

Graduates of the Master's in Applied Linguistics and Second Language from Carnegie Mellon University will be eligible for employment in institutions of higher learning, in private schools or public (alternative certification) secondary schools, and in a multitude of settings abroad, especially in English as a Second Language (ESL). The Master's in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition may also lead to further graduate work in second language studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research

Approaches to Teaching Modern Languages and Cultures

Teaching Apprenticeship

Language Acquisition and Technology

One Second Language Acquisition research methods course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

91 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 283 other Masters in Linguistics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Writing Sample

Statement of Interest

College Transcripts

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Language Skill Recording

TOEFL or IELTS scores

Tuition Fee

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International

50000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

50000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50000 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

50000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50000 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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

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