Carnegie Mellon University Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Masters in Applied Linguistics & Second Language AcquisitionPittsburgh, USA
DURATION
1 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 48,560 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition is a one-year, intensive program designed to prepare U.S. and international students for a variety of careers in language education and research. The program offers opportunities to specialize in language learning research and teaching in languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and English.
Leveraging the strengths of Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics, the program focuses on areas such as second language acquisition, language program administration, cultural studies, pedagogy and technology-enhanced learning.
Graduates will be eligible for employment in higher education institutions, private schools, public (alternative certification) secondary schools and various settings in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in ESL. The program also provides a pathway for further graduate studies in second language studies.
The program can be completed in one full-time academic year or over up to eight semesters of part-time enrollment. It is open to undergraduates completing their four-year degree as well as individuals interested in applied linguistics, second language acquisition research and developing their teaching skills in language, culture and content. No prior teaching experience is required.
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Ideal Students
Who Should Apply
The MA in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition is a good fit for:
- Individuals interested in applied linguistics and second language acquisition research and developing their teaching skills in language, culture, and content. No teaching experience is required
- Currently certified K-12 teachers interested in additional training and research experience
- Those interested in careers in language program administration at K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education administration
Curriculum
Program at a glance:
- 90-unit program (one year full-time); can be completed part-time
- High-quality training in language and culture teaching
- Extensive research opportunities with award-winning faculty
- Multilingual and intercultural training in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish
- Varied course offerings in program administration, educational policy and technology-enhanced language learning (TELL)
Program Outcome
The MA in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition program offers a combination of intensive training in second language teaching and ample opportunities to engage in second language research.
Students in the Master's program will:
- Develop foundational knowledge of current second language acquisition theory and research
- Apply current theory and research to practice in a broad range of educational contexts
- Design and carry out a small-scale research project on second language development
- Communicate effectively about research findings, student learning outcomes, and educational practice and policy in a range of professional settings
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master's in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition will be eligible for employment in institutions of higher learning, in private schools or public (alternative certification) secondary schools, and in a multitude of settings abroad, especially in English as a Second Language (ESL). The Master's in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition may also lead to further graduate work in second language studies.