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    English as a Second Language (MEd)

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    Amherst, USMEdIn-person2 years
    $75,582.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    72.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    34
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 34-credit, 2-year, in-person MEd program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $75,582.

    About the program

    Program prepares teachers to support students acquiring additional languages and literacies in schools, community settings, and workplaces while supporting native language and cultural development. Covers philosophic, historical, and theoretical foundations of multilingual/multicultural learning and teaching, with options for ESL or bilingual education teaching licenses.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,475.00
    Annual living cost

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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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $75,582 across 34 required credits.
    Is English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 34 credits.
    What GPA is required for English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    English as a Second Language (MEd) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 72.4%.