Program Title
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN T.E.S.O.L. AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Program Code
HLME01
Units
Min. 60.0 USCH
Expected Length
~2.0 Years (¾-time)
~2.5 Years (Half-time)
Modes of Study
3⁄4-time
Half-time
Methods of Delivery
On-campus
Online
Admissions Deadline
No Deadline
Next Start Date
TBD
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN T.E.S.O.L. AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS
The M.S.Ed. T.E.S.O.L. & Applied Linguistics program at AUS appreciates the diverse nature of teaching English as a foreign or second language, recognizing it as a combination of artistic and scientific components. This program proudly offers our international student body a carefully constructed curriculum that seeks to strike a comfortable balance between the theoretical and the pragmatic when designing its required and elective coursework in order to allow each student to tailor his/her study program to fit the goals and needs of each student. Furthermore, the program's steadfast commitment to maintaining a low student-to-instructor ratio underscores its dedication to providing a profoundly personalized and intellectually challenging and enriching learning environment for our students.
This academic qualification is specifically designed to serve as a substantial catalyst for enhancing the career prospects of graduates who are aspiring to embark on an exciting and rewarding English language teaching journey. It also extends a myriad of opportunities for more seasoned educators with an inclination to diversify or further enhance their current professional trajectories or to embark on scholarly research endeavors across various domains, including, but not limited to teacher training, educational administration, curriculum design, materials development, linguistic analysis, and/or assessment methodologies.
The vocation of English language teaching typically offers a wide variety and number of prospects for its practitioners, including the potential to reside and work in any of number of countries or disparate regions within, or even outside of their nation due to the recent, and current trend of increasing worldwide globalization. Given the pervasive global demand for English language proficiency, educators specializing in this domain, particularly those possessing advanced qualifications such as an M.S.Ed. in T.E.S.O.L. and Applied Linguistics, remain in exceedingly high demand. Graduates with this esteemed credential are aptly equipped to assume pivotal roles as educators and administrators within various educational settings, ranging from traditional learning institutions to non-governmental or corporate entities. This underscores the program's inherent versatility and capacity to nurture professionals for influential and impactful careers in the rapidly growing field of English language education.
DUAL-DEGREE SCHEME
UK Masters Degree
Upon successful fulfillment of all academic prerequisites within the M.S.Ed. T.E.S.O.L. and Applied Linguistics program at AUS, except the Research Project in T.E.S.O.L. and Applied Linguistics, students are afforded the valuable prospect of advancing to the research phase in partnership with a distinguished UK-based university. Concurrently, they maintain their active student status at AUS. This collaboration offers students an invaluable international perspective, privileged access to state-of-the-art research opportunities, the attainment of two distinguished master's degrees, the establishment of a global professional network, and exposure to the highest standards of research excellence. This distinctive educational trajectory augments their academic journey. It equips them with a globally recognized and comprehensive skill set, ideally preparing them for a prosperous and influential vocation in teaching English and applied linguistics to speakers of other languages.
ACADEMIC PLANNING
A well-planned academic schedule is extremely important to students’ success. It should therefore be carefully designed so that everyone's unique circumstances, including the student’s personal life, professional obligations, and the availability of courses during the semester as well as any other factors which may affect the efficiency of the student’s academic progress, and ability to conduct the necessary day-to-day activities of everyday life must be considered.
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Notice of Unavailability
This program currently does not offer options for specializations. Interested individuals are advised to explore alternative academic opportunities. For detailed guidance, please direct inquiries to the Office of Academic Affairs at AcademicAffairs@TheAUS.us. Appreciation for expressed interest in the academic programs is duly noted.
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This program offers restricted elective options. Participants are permitted to select more than one restricted elective course, each comprising 5 units. Interested individuals are encouraged to diligently explore these opportunities. For targeted assistance, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at AcademicAffairs@TheAUS.us. Inquiries are managed with the utmost professionalism, and dedicated support is available to facilitate academic progress.
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A high-level Linguistics and/or T.E.S.O.L. related qualification equips individuals entering the often highly competitive international academic educational employment market with a valuable, highly sought after and extremely useful means for accessing a wide range of important career opportunities. In addition to working as teachers in, and managers of educational institutions, holders of such a qualification can also work as translators, copywriters, lexicographers, and language therapists, as well as in the world of marketing and business. In addition to allowing the candidate access to these and many other related positions, the transferable skills gained through attaining such a qualification make it a valuable addition to any resume.
Being able to pursue a career in teaching English as a foreign/second language is the primary reason that most individuals want to earn and obtain such a qualification, as well as the related knowledge, practical training, and skills which such a program provides. The type of recognized knowledge and capability which a higher-level T.E.S.O.L. qualification confers upon holders of such relevant and well-respected credentials typically provides these exceptionally skilled, trained, and qualified individuals the highly sought-after opportunity to live and work in foreign countries in the career field, specialization, type of working and learning environment, location and/or professional and living circumstances of their choice. Living abroad can not only be a highly satisfying experience personally, but it can also create or lead to further opportunities to gain knowledge that can, in turn, be used for further research. Indeed, many alumni enroll in doctoral programs after a period of living and working abroad. As well as teaching English in non-English speaking countries, teachers who hold such a qualification can also teach English to foreign, or non-English speaking students such as exchange students, students from non-English speaking backgrounds such as students from non-first language-speaking indigenous families/communities, or recent immigrants in English-speaking countries.
JOB PROSPECTS
EFL/TESOL teacher in a variety of settings
Curriculum leader
Teacher trainer
Language testing
Curriculum development
Department Head or Director of Studies
Teaching Assistant
Private tutor
Lexicographer
Speech and language therapist
Educational consultant
Research specialist in T.E.S.O.L., applied linguistics, and related fields.
Jobs outside of education for which the degree would be useful include:
Marketing Executive
Public relations officer
Advertising copywriter
Civil Service fast streamer
Digital Copywriter
Editorial Assistant
Information officer
Magazine journalist
Public librarian
Social researcher
Translator
Talent agent
TUITION RATE
For the 2023-2024 academic year, AUS has established a tuition fee of $1,100.00 per graduate semester credit hour (GSCH), adhering to its policy as a private institution of maintaining a uniform rate regardless of the student's state of residency. This reflects AUS's commitment to equitable education access, aligning with its mission to provide high-quality academic opportunities.
FEES AND EXPENSES
The 2023-2024 indicative undergraduate-level fees and expenses:
Application Fee: $100.00
Matriculation Fee: $500.00
University Premium Fee: $5,000.00 (Currently waived)
Document Fee: $2,500.00 (Currently waived)
Graduation Fee: $2,500.00 (Currently waived)
Program Withdrawal Fee: $1,000.00
Course Late Registration Fee: $500.00
Late Payment Fee: $100.00
SCHOLARSHIP
Students have the opportunity to access a diverse array of scholarships, including those covering up to 100% of tuition costs. These scholarships are automatically considered upon the submission of the application.
CRITERIA FOR GENERAL MASTERS-LEVEL STANDARDS
Eligibility hinges on applicants evidencing academic proficiency through:
Completing an undergraduate program encompassing a minimum of 120.0 semester credits, alongside a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) not less than 2.3 on a 4.3 scale, as recognized by The American University of Science (AUS), or its equivalent.
CRITERIA PROGRAM-SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Applicants must conform to specified standards for the consideration for an unconditional offer of admission:
Attaining a minimum undergraduate degree or an equivalent credential in any field of study.
Demonstrating professional experience in language teaching or tutoring subsequent to the attainment of the first degree.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
No application deadline
NEXT START DATE
TBD
CRITERIA FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Eligibility for admission requires applicants to validate their English language proficiency by:
Being nationals of a state recognizing English as an official/primary language; or
Achieving a minimum proficiency of B2 level in English, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), verifiable through valid results from a recognized English language proficiency assessment; or
Achieving a minimum proficiency of B2 level in English, as per the CEFR, verifiable through a valid result from EPASS, accompanied by the conferment of a Certificate of English Language Proficiency (CELP) from The American University of Science (AUS).
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The M.S.Ed. T.E.S.O.L. & Applied Linguistics program at AUS appreciates the diverse nature of teaching English as a foreign or second language, recognizing it as a combination of artistic and scientific components. This program proudly offers our international student body a carefully constructed curriculum that seeks to strike a comfortable balance between the theoretical and the pragmatic when designing its required and elective coursework in order to allow each student to tailor his/her study program to fit the goals and needs of each student. Furthermore, the program's steadfast commitment to maintaining a low student-to-instructor ratio underscores its dedication to providing a profoundly personalized and intellectually challenging and enriching learning environment for our students.
This academic qualification is specifically designed to serve as a substantial catalyst for enhancing the career prospects of graduates who are aspiring to embark on an exciting and rewarding English language teaching journey. It also extends a myriad of opportunities for more seasoned educators with an inclination to diversify or further enhance their current professional trajectories or to embark on scholarly research endeavors across various domains, including, but not limited to teacher training, educational administration, curriculum design, materials development, linguistic analysis, and/or assessment methodologies.
The vocation of English language teaching typically offers a wide variety and number of prospects for its practitioners, including the potential to reside and work in any of number of countries or disparate regions within, or even outside of their nation due to the recent, and current trend of increasing worldwide globalization. Given the pervasive global demand for English language proficiency, educators specializing in this domain, particularly those possessing advanced qualifications such as an M.S.Ed. in T.E.S.O.L. and Applied Linguistics, remain in exceedingly high demand. Graduates with this esteemed credential are aptly equipped to assume pivotal roles as educators and administrators within various educational settings, ranging from traditional learning institutions to non-governmental or corporate entities. This underscores the program's inherent versatility and capacity to nurture professionals for influential and impactful careers in the rapidly growing field of English language education.
Program Title
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN T.E.S.O.L. AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Program Code
HLME01
Semester Credit Hours
Min. 60.0 USCH
Expected Length
~2.0 Years (¾-time)
~2.5 Years (Half-time)
Modes of Study
3⁄4-time
Half-time
Methods of Delivery
On-campus
Online
Admissions Deadline
No Deadline
Next Start Date
TBD