Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Ball 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 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 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
- Introduction to Theories of Language Learning
- Methods for Teaching English Language Learners
- Materials Development for Teaching English Language Learners
- Assessment in TESOL
- Foundations of Second Language Acquisition
- Teaching in English Studies
- Meaning and Structure in English
- History of the English Language
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Phonology
- Morphology and Syntax
- Sociolinguistics
- Language and Culture
- Topics in Applied Linguistics
- Contrastive Analysis
- Historical Linguistics
- Discourse Analysis
- Topics in English Linguistics
- Topics in Second Language Acquisition
- Topics in Linguistics
- Writing in the Profession
- Research in English Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Review transcript submitting guidelines before applying.
either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate
to meet departmental admissions criteria
Prepare and submit these materials directly to the Department of English:
A statement of purpose (750-1000 words) detailing your academic and intellectual biography and your purpose in seeking a graduate degree at Ball State University.
A sample of your scholarly or critical writing, preferably a paper written for a class. The writing sample should exemplify your best work. The writing sample can be a revised class paper or a section from an undergraduate or master\xc2\x92s thesis. It should reflect your ability to write well, analyze, and engage with scholarly debates and research. If you do not have a sample of academic work, write a new paper on a subject related to the previous or proposed field of study.
MA creative writing applicants should submit a creative writing sample in either fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or some combination of genres (8-15 pp double-spaced; poetry can be single-spaced, of course).
Page length requirements: 8\xc2\x9615 pp double-spaced for all MA applicants; 10-20 pp double-spaced for the English PhD application in Literature and 15-25 pp double-spaced either Rhetoric and Composition or Applied Linguistics.
Three letters of recommendation from sources familiar with your scholarly work (such as your former professors). This letters should focus on your academic strengths and weaknesses as well as your potential for graduate study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball 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 Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months