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Teaching English as a Second Language

California State University East Bay
Tuition USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Hayward, California
Language English

Program Overview

The Teaching English as a Second Language at California State University East Bay 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 Teaching 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Hayward, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language 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. Language and Culture
  2. Study of Language
  3. Modern English Grammar
  4. Introduction to Phonology
  5. Advanced Expository Writing
  6. Linguistic History of the English Language
  7. Language in the U.S.A.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

To be admitted to the M.A. in English with a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Option, students must hold a relevant baccalaureate degree (English, Linguistics, Speech Communication are obvious examples), with a 3.0 overall GPA.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University East Bay 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 California State University East Bay

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California State University East Bay

Hayward, California

California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, California. The university is part of the California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-24
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months