Graduate Pathway in English - Teaching English as a ForeignSecond Language (TEFLTESL)
Colorado State UniversityProgram Overview
The Graduate Pathway in English - Teaching English as a ForeignSecond Language (TEFLTESL) at Colorado State University is a Pre-Master programme in Education over 6 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 Graduate Pathway in English - Teaching English as a ForeignSecond Language (TEFLTESL) 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: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 16,730 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in English - Teaching English as a ForeignSecond Language (TEFLTESL) 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
- Writing for International Graduate Students (Pathway students only)
- Phonology/Morphology - ESL/EFL
- Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language
- Tutoring on Study Skills1
- Want to earn a graduate degree in the US
- Require additional academic preparation to be admitted to CSU
- Fall short of meeting the minimum GPA or test score requirements
- Need to improve their English language or academic skills and abilities
- Want academic, language and cultural support during their studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Direct Admission
- 4-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.0 GPA
- TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 orPTEA 58 or
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements
- Programs may require GRE test results
1-Semester Pathway
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate degree with a 2.75 GPA
- TOEFL 75 or IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.5 on the writing test) or PTEA 50 or Password 7 or
- Completion of Academic English Level 3 with 85% in all graded courses
- GRE not required
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,730 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 16,730 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Colorado 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 Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States
public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 6 months
