Program Overview
The English as a Second Language at Duquesne University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English as a Second Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English as a Second Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
- Theories and Practice of Second Language
- ESL Curriculum and Assessment
- Sociolinguistics and the ESL Classroom
- Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas
- Advanced English Grammar and Applied
- TESOL Methods
- Technology and Education
- Instructional Design
- Instructional Application of Technology
- Psychology of Reading
- The Teaching of Writing
- Reading in the Secondary Schools
- Reading Disabilities
- Adolescent Literature
- M.S. Ed. Practicum Experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Individuals wishing to enroll in the graduate ESL program must meet the following requirements:
- Have earned a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university in any area of study (students may enter the graduate ESL program from many different degree programs and a multitude of backgrounds).
- Possess a 3.0 GPA overall or on the most recent 48 credits.
- Have scored a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for international students.
- No GRE is required for this program.
To apply for both the M.S.Ed. and/or ESL Specialist Certificate Program:
- Complete the online application
- Submit official transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate course work
- Submit a 1,000-word statement of purpose describing your academic and professional goals
- Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students
- All international students are asked to visit International Admissions for further information
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duquesne University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, United States
Duquesne University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 12 months