Overview

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Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of research and instruction that integrates aspects of fields such as linguistics, English, teacher education, speech communication, psychology, sociology and anthropology into a distinct field focused on issues related to the learning and teaching of a second/foreign language, such as the teaching and learning of English as a second language (ESL).

The faculty of the Applied Linguistics MA program from Georgia State University are teacher-scholars with national and international reputations in their areas of expertise.

Special Opportunities for Graduate Students include:

Working with members of the faculty as research assistants
Teaching in the department’s Intensive English Program
Teaching in the ESL community in Atlanta
Assisting in classes taught by ESL professionals
Tutoring ESL students at various levels of proficiency
Helping to develop social and cultural programming for ESL students
Living and studying in a multinational, multicultural urban environment
Participating in professional development activities of the international Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), the American Association of Applied Linguists, Georgia TESOL and other professionally relevant organizations.
Taking part in study abroad in programs in Argentina or Mexico.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics
Second Language Acquisition
Approaches to Teaching Second/Foreign Languages
English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers
Intercultural Communication
Sociolinguistics
The Sound System of English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree completion inside (from an accredited institution) or outside the U.S., where English is the official language of academic instruction.
Cost to apply is $50.
If degree transcripts are not in English, the transcripts must be translated.
If it is a three-year degree, credential evaluation is required.
If it is a four-year degree, the student should submit transcripts to be reviewed by an international admissions coordinator.
For International applicants (only): official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
A typed statement of professional and academic goals no more than three pages in length (including a description of prior teaching experience, language study, and cross-cultural experiences, if any)
Three letters of reference, preferably from former teachers who can comment on academic preparation and potential.

Tuition Fee

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International

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4776 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Atlanta

1213 - 2208 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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