Location:

Monterey, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Teaching Foreign Language

Program Overview

Program Description:

Our MA in Teaching a Foreign Language (MATFL) degree program is distinguished for its solid foundation in the fields of linguistics, language pedagogy, and applied linguistics research. Students receive training in a broad range of topics important to the development of language education professionals. They design language lessons, develop curricula and assessment tools and conduct research projects. The program is cited among the top master's programs in the country. Graduates of this program go on to teaching careers both in the United States and around the world. They pursue professional positions as language teachers, technologists, curriculum designers, language program administrators, assessment specialists and international educational program directors.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides internationally recognized, specialized accreditation for business programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn. New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), a higher education accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applicants of the Teaching a Foreign Language program must demonstrate high proficiency in their language of instruction. If the language of instruction is not the applicant’s native language, a writing sample and comprehensive telephone interview will help us assess your proficiency level. The writing sample should be a 2-3 page document on any topic in your language of instruction. Language faculty will contact applicants by phone or email to arrange the interview. Before your first semester begins, you must pass a placement test (if the language of instruction is one that is offered) that indicates you are ready to begin your studies at the appropriate level. GRE scores are not required. However, applicants who have taken the GRE are encouraged to submit them because they may positively influence merit scholarship awards. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to submit GRE scores for admission consideration. Our institution code: [4507]

International Requirements:

Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. You may waive this requirement if you've attended high school and college/university in the U.S. or UK.