Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Linguistics prepares students to pursue advanced graduate study, teach in colleges, adult education programs, businesses, private schools and institutions in the U.S. or abroad, work with private businesses, and help meet the language acquisition needs of second language learners. The Program takes pride in the international, intercultural, academic, and professional experience it offers to students from all over the world, including Germany, Russia, Slovenia, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, Tunis, Afghanistan, Burma, China, Indonesia, Bolivia, etc. The core faculty who serve the program are dedicated teachers as well as accomplished scholars and researchers, devoted to mentoring graduate students and helping them achieve their academic and professional goals

In addition to general University admission requirements, applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better, and must have taken some upper-level English, linguistics, or foreign language courses. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), General Test is optional. Applicants must also submit a sample of scholarly writing, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation. International students must submit scores from the TOEFL iBT, (88 for regular admission and 80 for provisional admission), from the TOEFL PBT (570 for regular admission and 550 for provisional admission) or from IELTS Academic Module (6.5 or higher)