Applied Linguistics MA
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B average).
- Academic concentration in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, pedagogy, education, or related discipline.
- Assets: professional experience in the field of second language teaching and learning or related areas; knowledge of a second language.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Additional Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their past academic record, competence in written and spoken English, letters of recommendation, and experience teaching a second or a foreign language.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Education Courses page for course descriptions.
Applied Linguistics MA (45 credits)
45 | credits chosen from one of the following options: Applied Linguistics MA: Thesis |
Applied Linguistics MA: Thesis (45 credits)
9 | credits of Required Courses:
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3 | credits chosen from Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory |
3 | credits chosen from Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language |
3 | credits chosen from Cluster C: Applied Linguistics Focus on Pedagogy |
6 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from any of the following clusters or from the list of elective courses. Electives may also be chosen from courses approved by the graduate program director. Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language |
3 | credits:
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18 | credits:
Note: Up to 9 credits from other departments or universities may be credited toward the degree. |
Applied Linguistics MA: Course-based (45 credits)
9 | credits of Required Courses: |
6 | credits chosen from Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory |
6 | credits chosen from Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language |
6 | credits chosen from Cluster C: Applied Linguistics Focus on Pedagogy |
6 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from any of the following clusters or electives. Electives may also be chosen from courses approved by the graduate program director. Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language |
3 | credits: |
9 | credits: Up to 9 credits from other departments or universities may be credited toward the degree. |
Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory
Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language
Cluster C: Applied Linguistics Focus on Pedagogy
APLI 625 |
Applied Linguistics Elective Courses
Academic Regulations
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
- Residence. The minimum residence is one year (3 terms) of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations Academic Regulation page for further details regarding the Time Limits.
- Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70.