Program Overview
The TESOL at University of San Diego is a MEd programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,370 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,370 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the TESOL programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Language, Literacy and Culture\', \'Introduction to Language & Linguistic Analysis\', \'Second Language Acquisition & Development\', \'Cognition and Learning\', \'Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages\', \'Research Design and Methodology\', \'Special Topics in ESL\', \'Practicum in TESOL\', "Master\'s Capstone Seminar", \'Thesis\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Application
- One official sealed transcript from all colleges and universities attended, including community colleges. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a Course-by-Course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES).
- A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation from a current supervisor or a professor attesting to both academic and personal skills, and if possible, to teaching abilities.
- A current resum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vita
- Statement of Purpose. Address both of the following questions. Each response has a maximum length of 500 words, for a total maximum length of 1000 words for the Statement of Purpose. When writing your response please remember that this is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your writing skills and academic readiness.
- International applicants only: Official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Admissions Requirements
International Applicants- Transcripts from universities outside of the United States must be accompanied by a Course-by-Course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES).
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of all international applicants and may only be waived if English is the applicant\xc2\x92s primary language or if he or she obtained a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada or Australia.
- Internet-based test: 83
- Computer-based test: 237
- Paper-based test: 580
- Band score 7
Standardized Testing Requirements
- Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration. However, the GRE is not required for admission.
Education Requirements
- Applicants must complete a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree prior to beginning the program. Applicants may apply prior to completing their bachelor\'s degree. In this case, please submit your most up-to-date transcripts, and if admitted, submit a second set of official transcripts after your degree is conferred.
- The minimum cumulative Grade Point Average is 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- This program does not have any specific prerequisite courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,370 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,370 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,370 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,370 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Diego 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.
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