Master of Arts in Second Language Studies - Second Language Acquisition

Faculty and students in the Department teach and learn about, conduct research on, and disseminate ideas in Second Language Studies (SLS) in order to promote both theoretical and applied knowledge about the human capacities and processes involved in learning languages other than the mother tongue(s). The SLA track provides strong preparation for students whose long-term goal is to pursue research and further training in SLS and applied linguistics, such as a doctorate in SLA and related fields. It also prepares students for MA-level professional activities such as publishing, presenting at conferences, and conducting research on second language learning and teaching.
Within the MA in SLS, a track in SLA is intended to foster knowledge about and research capabilities in a range of areas, depending on students interests and goals,
Linguistic, psycholinguistic, cognitive, social, and educational dimensions of L2 acquisition, all of which interact and help explain universal patterns and constraints on L2 acquisition as well as large individual differences across L2 acquirers and users,
Acquisition of any language beyond the first (e.g., L2, L3, ... Ln) whether of English or any other target language (e.g., Arabic, Cantonese, German, Hawaiian, Ilokano, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and so on),
L2 acquisition over the life , from young children to adolescents to adults,
L2 acquisition across a variety of instructed and naturalistic contexts,
L2 acquisition across contexts for second, foreign, and heritage language acquisition, L2 acquisition as experienced by linguistic minorities and by elective bilinguals from.

A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate,
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM.

Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application. Non-English transcripts or academic records must be issued in the original language and be accompanied by English translations. English translations must be exact word for word translations of the original document.

Translations issued by the institution must bear the official seal or stamp of the institution and be attached to the official transcript or academic record. Translations by professional translators must bear the translator's original signature and be accompanied by a copy of the original language documents. Transcripts or academic records must indicate all dates of attendance, course titles, credits or hours, and grades received. If any course title is not descriptive in terms of content, attach a course syllabus to the transcript or academic record.
IELTS- 6
IELTS - 7.0, TOEFL (iBT) - 100, TOEFL PBT-600,