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, or Duolingo score of (130) to be considered for full admissions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Provisional admission possible for students not meeting TOEFL/IELTS minimum score
- For TESOL/Spanish only: statement of purpose written in Spanish
- For TESOL/Spanish only: writing sample
- Applicant statement addressing the professional background, motivations for seeking degree and career goals
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.