Overview

Applied Second Language Acquisition is a flexible degree program from Missouri State University that combines training in topics pertinent to second language acquisition theory and practice, including linguistics, research and teaching methods, and materials and assessment design, with advanced discipline-specific coursework focused on the areas of TESOL, Spanish and French.

Key Features

MASLA graduates will be well qualified to teach languages in a variety of settings, both in the United States and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistic Theory

Principles of Second Language Acquisition

Methods in TESOL

Advanced Research in the Discipline

Materials and Assessment in TESOL

Materials and Assessment in Foreign Language Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in English, French, or Spanish, or a bachelor's degree in another field and significant course work and/or experience relating to the focus areas of this program (linguistics, language teaching, foreign language proficiency, etc.);

Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 in all previous university-level course work;

Submit a completed Missouri State University Graduate Application;

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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