Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Applied Linguistics & TESOL/Spanish & TESOL/French (M.A.)
For International Students
- On campus
- Online (not eligible for F-1 student visa)
The master's program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Applied Linguistics offers a challenging educational experience to help students meet their professional and scholarly goals. The program combines theoretical understanding with practical applications and prepares students for both teaching and non-teaching positions in today's world. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known and are strong scholars and teachers. Generally, the equivalent of two years of full-time study is required to complete the program, and students may choose to undertake either a thesis or non-thesis track.
The master's program in TESOL/Spanish and in TESOL/French are also offered and combines coursework in the theory and teaching of language with a concentration on English and another language. These programs require proficiency in the other language and is available on the non-thesis option only.
Areas of Concentration Currently Available:
- TESOL/Applied Linguistics
- TESOL/Spanish
- TESOL/French
Admission Requirements:
- International Application for Admission
- All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
- Mailing Address:
- University of Northern Iowa
- International Graduate Admissions
- 002 Gilchrist Hall
- Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
- Mailing Address:
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale
- Official TOEFL score of (95) with a minimum score of 25 in writing, IELTS score of (7.0) with a minimum writing subscore of 7.0 and no subscore less than 6.0, Duolingo score of (130) or PTE score of 65 with no subscore less than 57 to be considered for full admissions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Provisional admission possible for students not meeting TOEFL/IELTS minimum score
- Applicant statement addressing the professional background, motivations for seeking degree and career goals
- For TESOL/Spanish only: Applicant statement written in Spanish
- For TESOL/French only: Applicant statement written in French
Application Deadlines:
- Spring Semester: November 1st
- Fall Semester: April 1st
Program Duration:
- 2 Years
Graduate Funding Requirements:
- Students must complete and submit the Graduate College Assistantship Application and the Graduate College Scholarship Application form by February 1st.