Overview

Key Features

With this Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program from Portland State University, you’ll gain the skills you need to teach English in the U.S. or abroad, or work in other language-related careers. Graduates of our program have gone on to find jobs in immigrant services, test development, literacy program administration, international student advising, interpretation and translation, and program evaluation, as well as in teaching.

You can also use this degree as preparation for doctoral studies in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, and other language fields.

In the two-year Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages graduate program from Portland State University, you will gain practical skills as well as develop a thorough knowledge of how humans use languages and how you can analyze interactions. Unlike some programs that just train you in specific teaching techniques, PSU's program provides you with a foundational skillset, so you can figure out for yourself how to be effective in new contexts.

Career opportunities:

You can work anywhere in the world with your graduate degree from Portland State. Graduates of our program have found jobs on almost every continent! Our MA TESOL graduates teach English in the U.S. and throughout the world and work in universities, community colleges, community programs, private language schools, corporations, and online programs. Some alumni have gone on to careers relating to language and culture in other ways, including as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, online curriculum developer, international student advisor, technical writer, program evaluator, language assessment director, interpreter and translator, and literacy program specialist.

The graduates who decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Language & Literacy Education and related fields have been accepted into strong programs at Penn State University, Georgetown University, University of California Santa Cruz, University of British Columbia, University of Minnesota, and Iowa State University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied English Grammar

Applied Phonetics and Phonology

Language, Identity and Culture

Discourse Analysis
Second Language Acquisition

Teaching Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 219 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.00
Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts

Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

Current resume or CV

Statement of Purpose: In 2-3 pages, comment on your background and preparation for entering the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Applied Linguistics.
References: Submit contact information for at least two academic or professional references who can write letters commenting on your ability to do graduate work and your potential for teaching or other language-related careers.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

8832 USD / year

≈ 8832 USD / year
Out-of-State

8832 USD / year

≈ 8832 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5988 USD / year

≈ 5988 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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