Master in Applied Linguistics / English as a Second Language
University of Massachusetts-Boston

Program Details

Enroll in these ESL degrees online and advance professional opportunities. This program is comprehensive in its scope. It is designed to introduce students to the theoretical, empirical, and practical dimensions of applied linguistics. Emphasis is placed on both theory and practice. The interdisciplinary core curriculum includes courses in:

  • Basic theoretical linguistics and applied linguistics
  • Psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics
  • Discourse analysis and ethnographic research methods
  • ESL/EFL methodologies
  • Cross-cultural studies

There are multiple benefits to earning this ESL degree online. For example, you will learn from expert faculty and work with new technologies in online delivery and eLearning.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Additional Materials May Be Required