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Foreign and Second Language Education

Florida State University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #79
Tuition USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jul, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Tallahassee, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Foreign and Second Language Education at Florida State University is a MEd programme in Education over 24 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 education. 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 Foreign and Second Language Education 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Foreign and Second Language Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Foundations of Teaching
  2. Advanced Topics of Educational Psychology
  3. Classroom Assessment
  4. Literacy Across the Content Areas
  5. ESOL in the Content Area
  6. Methods for Teaching Foreign and Second Languages
  7. Internship in Foreign or Second Language Teaching
  8. AREA III: Content Specific Courses (Select from A or B)
  9. Applied Linguistics
  10. Language, Literature and Culture Electives
  11. Applied Linguistics
  12. Curriculum and Materials for Teaching Foreign and Second
  13. Languages
  14. Language Testing and Evaluation
  15. Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding for FL/SL
  16. Teachers

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

In order to meet minimum University admission requirements, applicants must have:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree with at least a 3.0 GPA – An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master’s or Specialist Degree with at least a 3.0 GPA –(Only required for applicants for the Elementary Education and Early Childhood majors in the PhD. Other majors do not require a masters to enter the PhD) An earned master’s or specialist degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted.
  • GRE test scores. Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency. Examinee copies are not considered official. Graduate Record Exam (GRE): http://www.ets.org/ – FSU Institution Code: 5219.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Florida State 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 Florida State University

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, United States

public university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months