Program Overview
The Foreign Language Teaching at Michigan State University is a MA 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 Language Teaching 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Location: East Lansing, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Foreign Language Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Assessment for Foreign Language Teaching
- Teaching Culture in Foreign Language Courses
- Foreign Language Program Development and Administration
- Language Concepts for Foreign Language Teaching
- Second Language Acquisition
- Teaching Foreign Language with Technology
- Experiential Module in Foreign Language Teaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts degree in Foreign Language Teaching, an applicant must:
- have the results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test forwarded to the College if the applicant is a native speaker of English.
- complete the online application which includes an academic and personal statement.
- submit three letters of recommendation, completed by instructors or supervisors familiar with the applicants work. Letters of recommendation must be submitted on official stationary with an original signature.
- take one of the tests of English language proficiency described in the Graduate Education section of this catalog if the applicants native language is not English.
To be admitted to the program on regular status, an applicant must have a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a recognized educational institution.
In addition, students who are non-native speakers of English are required to have fulfilled the university\xc2\x92s English language proficiency requirement as described in the Graduate Education section of this catalog by achieving a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 100 (Internet-based), 250 (computer version), or 600 (paper version) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.5 or higher.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States
Michigan State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months