Master of Arts in English as a Second Language

The Master's degree in English as a Second Language is designed to prepare language educators within the TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Dialects) profession.

The program provides students an opportunity to continue their education as teachers and administrators who interact with second language learners in the public and private school sectors. The program prepares students who are new teachers, researchers, and administrators for working with second language learners, particularly learners of English as a second language, throughout the world under varying social, political, economic, and cultural conditions.

To be admitted to the graduate program in English as a second language, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours. If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion, GRE general test with minimum scores of 153 Verbal, and 4.0 Analytical are required for conditional admission
Letter of intent demonstrating interest in the program and articulation of goals
Resume including education and work experience
English language ability will be judged on the resume and submitted letter of intent, therefore, applications should be certain to use appropriate, formal academic English
Non-native English speakers who did not graduate from an English-medium high school and university must meet the minimum language proficiency requirements

IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550