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    Foreign Languages (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAOnline2 years
    $23,100.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $23,100.

    About the program

    The program covers proficiency-based approaches, assessment, technology integration, intercultural competence, linguistics for teachers, program development, action research, supervision, evaluation, and advocacy for multilingualism. It includes content courses, an experiential module with a master's project, and a final portfolio.

    Focus: both
    13 (Best Online Master's in Education Programs, US News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 (no subscore below 19, writing 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (online program does not sponsor F-1 visa)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $23,100 across 30 required credits.
    Is Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How large is the Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University cohort?
    Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Foreign Languages (M.A.) at Michigan State University: Not eligible (online program does not sponsor F-1 visa)