About Master’s Program,
TESOL is an exciting and ever-growing field with post-graduate opportunities around the world. If you have an eye for adventure and interests in language and culture, this could be the field for you!
Our MA program at UA prepares graduates to pursue a range of academic and professional careers. In recent years, our graduates have continued to doctoral programs in Applied Linguistics, Education, Linguistics, and Rhetoric and Composition. They have taught in schools, language institutes, and universities in the US and around the world. Through our comprehensive curriculum and varied tutoring and teaching experiences, we help students acquire the specialized knowledge, cultural understanding, and teaching skills necessary for a successful career.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Plan I (Thesis): Students may write a thesis under the guidance of the Applied Linguistics/TESOL faculty. Students writing a thesis will take 6 hours of thesis research (EN 599) during the second year of the program.
- Plan II (Non-Thesis): Students who choose the non-thesis option will be required to pass a comprehensive examination towards the end of their coursework. The examination is normally given once a year, in late February. The examination will cover all the major areas of study, including second language development, linguistics, and language teaching methodology.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
All graduate students, both international and domestic, in our program receive a full tuition waiver, an annual stipend of approximately $17,000, and health insurance.
Application Requirement,
- Complete your application and submit all supporting documents by January 10 to be considered for competitive scholarships.
- A credit/debit card is required to pay the nonrefundable $40 application fee.
- You will be asked to create a login with the UA Undergraduate App.
- Once your application is submitted you will not be able to make changes.
- You can check your application status online at any time.
- A valid email address is required. Secure information concerning your application will be sent to this email address.
- If you lose your login or PIN, this information will be sent to the email address you provided in your application.
- UA does not require standardized ACT or SAT scores from students applying through Fall 2025 Semester. You may also choose to self-report your scores at the time of application, but an official score must be submitted by May 1, 2025. If you are unsure whether or not to submit a test score, contact your high school counselor or UA recruiter.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2025
Application Fee,
A credit/debit card is required to pay the nonrefundable $40 application fee.
