Are you interested in teaching English as a second language? Our online master's in TESOL program is designed with you in mind. Offered fully online, the program prepares you to teach English to a diverse community of bilingual and multilingual learners. You will work with renowned faculty as you develop your knowledge of language and discover innovative teaching techniques. Beyond teaching, a master's degree in applied linguistics opens doors to further graduate studies, careers with non-profit organizations, and many other opportunities.
Where It Is Offered
Commerce, Mesquite, Online
Duration2 Years
Foreign LanguageRequired for MA, Optional for MS
Delivery
Fully Online
Total Credit Hours30 to 36 Hours
Thesis Requirements Thesis and non-thesis options available
Applied Linguistics (MA/MS) TESOL Emphasis :: 1.3 SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A master’s DEGREE IN Applied Linguistics with an Emphasis in TESOL
Dedicated Faculty
Receive one-on-one mentorship from faculty who are dedicated to helping you grow. Our distinguished faculty are ready to walk with you as you discover new paths towards greater knowledge.
Enrich Your Education
Join a community of dedicated scholars and students who challenge their understanding of language and linguistics. Take specialized courses in subjects that interest you.
Conduct Research
Interested in Applied Linguistics research? Graduate students have access to our Applied Linguistics Laboratory and state of the art equipment.
Career Readiness
Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That’s what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for excelling in the workforce.
This certificate is ideal for students who either already hold a completed graduate degree or are actively in the process of earning a graduate degree and wish to earn this certificate in conjunction with their degree. In addition to the enhanced professional status that the Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) brings, this Certificate will enable the holder to meet the 18-hour SACS requirement to teach at the College level.
Graduate students in the Master’s in Applied Linguistics and Ph.D. in English have access to our Applied Linguistics Laboratory and state of the art equipment:
Accent Coach
Computerized Speech Lab (residential students)
Eye-tracking equipment (residential students)
Current associated faculty specialize in a range of areas applicable to Applied Linguistics:
Earning your master’s degree in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis in TESOL from A&M-Commerce opens doors to education, research and more. Gain the skills you need to succeed whether you work locally or abroad.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
TESOL
$53,630
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
Applied Linguistics (MA/MS) TESOL Emphasis :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
General LinguisticsENG 555
An advanced survey of applied language science with an
emphasis on the relationship between the structural systems
of language and the mental representation of ordinary
experience. Stresses phonology, morphology and syntax.
SociolinguisticsENG 558
This course focuses on the various aspects of human behavior
and socio-cultural interaction that affects language structure,
use, learning, and acquisition. Topics discussed include
sociolinguistic methodology, multi-linguistics, speech-act
types, language styles, language and sex roles, and the
sociolinguistics of literature
Language and Culture in Classroom ENG 559
This course will focus on language diversity in education.
Of particular interest will be societal factors that influence
education—racism, ethnicity, sexism, bilingualism and
bidialectalism and how these dynamics often affect the
decisions educators make in designing and implementing
language curriculum in the classroom.
Style and Stylistics ENG 579
A study of style using the techniques of linguistic and rhetorical analysis. The course will emphasize writing in various styles, their functions and effects, and techniques of criticism that employ stylistic analysis.
Applied Linguistics (MA/MS) TESOL Emphasis :: Course Delivery and Resources
Course Delivery
Complete your master’s degree face-to-face, online or a mixture of both. Our Masters of Art is offered at the Mesquite Metroplex Center as well as at our main campus. Whether you live overseas or nearby, you can complete your degree in no time. No matter where you are, we’re here to walk with you along the way.
The Spanish and English Graduates for Advancement and Development (SEGAD) is a graduate student organization within the Department of Literature and Languages. Here you can develop as an academic professional who’s ready to enter the job market and professional world.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Applied Linguistics, MS or Applied Linguistics, MA” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Letter of Recommendation
Request one signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Statement of Goals
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have:
A completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 2.75 GPA overall or higher
A completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.00 GPA overall or higher
Completion of 12 graduate hours from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.00 GPA or higher
3.00 GPA or higher on last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Applied Linguistics, MS or Applied Linguistics, MA” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Letter of Recommendation
Request one signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce Texas 75428
Statement of Goals
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
GRE Scores
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have:
A completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 2.75 GPA overall or higher
A completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.00 GPA overall or higher
Completion of 12 graduate hours from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.00 GPA or higher
3.00 GPA or higher on last 60 hours of undergraduate degree.
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 100, or CBT 250, or PBT 600)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 7.5 band overall)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Texas A&M University-Commerce is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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