Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
Saginaw Valley State UniversityProgram Overview
The Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Saginaw Valley State University is a MA programme in Education over 36 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 Teaching Chinese as a Foreign 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,022 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 536 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language 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
- Syntactic Structures and Rhetorical Patterns of Chinese
- Semantic and Pragmatic Aspects of Chinese
- Cross-Cultural Communications for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
- Contrastive Analysis and Error Analysis
- Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Through Literature
- Teaching Chinese for Specific Purposes
- Introduction to U. S. Culture, Language and the Educational System
- Instructional Methodology, Assessment, and Environments for Language Learning
- Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Learning
- Professional English for Foreign Language Teaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
- A completed application form
- In English, a one-page Personal Statement of accomplishments and academic goals
- A current resume
- A photocopy of the highest degree/diploma
- In sealed envelopes, an official copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from any college or university where college credit was earned
- Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes
- The non-refundable application fee: Per person: $80.00 US
- A photocopy of the transcript of Chinese language proficiency: TOCFL B and B Level 4 or HSK 6 (Chinese native speakers are waived)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,022 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 536 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,022 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 536 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University
Michigan, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
