Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization, M.Ed.
The Master of Education with specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language is designed as an intensive program for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Successful completion of the program will prepare candidates to take the Praxis II in English as a Second Language and/or expand their current knowledge of the field at the graduate level. The target audiences are current teachers who wish to add a graduate level ESL certification to their current licensure area, current ESL teachers who wish to improve their knowledge of and expertise in the field of ESL, and those interested in teaching English as a foreign language abroad in positions that do not require teacher certification.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employment at UNCW means you are part of a community. Whether you are looking for something temporary or permanent, part-time or full-time, faculty, staff, or student – there is a position for you. Located just six miles from the beach, UNCW is North Carolina’s premiere coastal university. We invite you to visit our job portal below to search for the job that best matches your skill set so that you too can join our Seahawk Family.
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
*Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): The GMAT is not required for applicants but is recommended for applicants with an overall cumulative bachelor’s GPA of less than 3.0. Contact the program coordinator prior to registering for the test.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL Essential - minimum score of 8 on the Internet-based exam
TOEFL iBT - minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam
*Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted. UNCW's school code is 5907
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score of 6.0 on the academic module. Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 95
Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
iTEP Academic - minimum score of 3.7 on iTEP Academic Plus
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41462 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 80 USD
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