MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Idaho

Programme overview

With a Master of Arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), you’ll gain the theory, skills and hands-on experience you need to teach English as a second or foreign language. In this program, you’ll explore the latest research in linguistics, language acquisition and teaching methodologies, while applying those insights directly to classroom practice.

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include EDCI 4660 Literacy Assessment and Intervention; EDCI 5440 Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners; EDCI 5480 Introduction to English as a Second Language; EDCI 5490 Second Language Teaching Methods; EDCI 5970 Practicum; EDCI 5990 Non-thesis Master's Research.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Adult Education and Literacy Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 ( for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language ); Letters of recommendation: Three; Other requirements: Provide one sample of your writing that best demonstrates your compositional skills and academic abilities. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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