Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

UMass Boston’s Applied Linguistics MA focuses on training you to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to English language learners (ELLs). It’s designed for teachers and other professionals who want to hone their skills in applied linguistics, including bilingual education, ESL instruction, and foreign language pedagogy, and add a credential to their résumé. As a UMass Boston student, you’ll benefit from faculty expertise and working with new technologies in online delivery and eLearning. Explore theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, and interdisciplinary areas of psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics to gain a thorough understanding of the linguistic, cultural, and ideological considerations that govern language acquisition and use. Apply these skills to conduct research as part of a PhD program, work with community based organizations, or prepare to teach ESL in various contexts, including public schools, K-12, adult education, and language schools in the United States and abroad.

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

UMass Boston’s Applied Linguistics MA focuses on training you to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to English language learners (ELLs). It’s designed for teachers and other professionals who want to hone their skills in applied linguistics, including bilingual education, ESL instruction, and foreign language pedagogy, and add a credential to their résumé. As a UMass Boston student, you’ll benefit from faculty expertise and working with new technologies in online delivery and eLearning. Explore theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, and interdisciplinary areas of psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics to gain a thorough understanding of the linguistic, cultural, and ideological considerations that govern language acquisition and use. Apply these skills to conduct research as part of a PhD program, work with community based organizations, or prepare to teach ESL in various contexts, including public schools, K-12, adult education, and language schools in the United States and abroad.

Admission Requirements

GPA

3+

PTE Academic

61+

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6+

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics

University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, United States

24 monthsProgram duration

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