The ESL emphasis area is transitioning to the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY), where it will be housed with Bilingual Education programs. Students interested in a master’s degree focused on ESL or a doctoral specialization in this area should contact EPSYadvisor@tamu.edu for more information and assistance.
English as a Second Language
We prepare students to work as teacher educators, in K–12 public school settings, to teach adults in community colleges, intensive English programs, community-based settings such as libraries, workplace or corporate settings and of course, those who plan to go abroad to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL).
Note: This is not a teacher certification program
Program Details
Degree: Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction
Emphasis: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program Delivery: On-Campus
Degrees Offered: Master of Science, Master of Education
Credit Hours: M.S. 32 hours, M.Ed. 36 hours
*Select College of Education and update credit hours
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Brenda Vazquez
Academic Advisor II
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Master’s FAQs
Masters
Can you guide me through the application process?
Please visit our web page at https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/masters-admissions or https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/doctoral-admissions for step-by-step information about applying for our master’s and doctoral programs.
How to Apply: Master’s Application Information | Doctoral Application Information
What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Click here for the cost of attendance estimator
Please note, you must update the program hours.
I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
Please feel free to contact our Graduate Advising Office with any questions you may have. Our office information can be found at https://tlac.tamu.edu/student-services/graduate-advising.
How soon can I apply?
Prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the Office of Graduate Studies Financial Aid at https://financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate.