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Master of Teaching English as a Second Language

St. Cloud State University

  • St. Cloud, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language is offered by the Department of English in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Teaching English as a Second Language. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Teacher
  • Education Coordinator
  • Curriculum Assistant
  • Learning Support Specialist
  • Education Program Officer

Curriculum

  • Minimum 36-45 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Methodology of Teaching English As a Second Language
  • Heritage Languages and Second Language Learning
  • Second Language Reading
  • Inquiry Into Professional Practice
  • Curriculum Methods Mild/moderate Intervention. Concentrations: TESL Education. The programme includes an internship
  • Practicum or clinical placement course and offers thesis or dissertation credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor's degree recognised as equivalent to a US bachelor's; 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in undergraduate work; IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) for full admission; some programmes add GRE
  • GMAT
  • interview or prerequisite coursework
  • Overall 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in previous undergraduate work or the last half of it; 3.0 in any graduate coursework; non-US degrees evaluated for GPA conversion; some programmes require GRE/GMAT or higher GPA

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or recognised by the home Ministry of Education and equivalent to a US bachelor's); 3-year degrees only for provisional admission (2.75 GPA, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 68)

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5 (full admission
  • TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512
  • IELTS Academic 7.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$14,699 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSt. Cloud
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.