English for Speakers
of Other Languages (MS)
The first choice for teachers of a second language
Teaching English as a second language requires special knowledge. Auburn University's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) M.S. program provides the skills you need to meet your students’ unique needs.
Auburn University's ESOL program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Accelerator Admission Details
| Advanced MAP | MAP | Academic English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| IELTSTM | 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) | 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5) | Below 6.0 |
| Qualifying Undergraduate Degrees | 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), English education, or English from an accredited university | ||
| Available Entry | Fall, Spring, or Summer | Fall, Spring, or Summer | Fall, Spring, or Summer |
If your undergraduate degree is not listed as a “Qualifying Undergraduate Degree,” you may still be suitable for admission, but this will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Advanced MAP sub-scoring for English proficiency is not required for admission but is recommended.
Sample Coursework
- Social & Cultural Diversity in American Education
- Basic Methods in Education Research
- Advanced Survey of Exceptionality
Progression details
After completion of the Master’s Accelerator, students will progress into a 30-credit, non-thesis degree from the College of Education.
| Advanced MAP | MAP | Academic English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits earned towards degree | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Progression requirements | 3.0 GPA and no grade lower than a B | 3.0 GPA and no grade lower than a B | Successful completion of all Academic English program course content and approval from Master’s Accelerator team. |
Total credit hours required for degree: 30
Tuition costs
All prices are listed in U.S. dollars.
| Advanced MAP 1 semester | MAP 2 semesters | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition cost1 | $17,300 | $27,000 |
Note: Costs above are estimates per semester based on current tuition and fees and anticipated increases. Actual costs may vary and are subject to annual changes.
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Program Tuition: $3,800-$7,300 USD
1 The amount that students pay in tuition and required fees represents a sizable and important investment in their future. However, student payments alone do not cover the full cost of providing any of Auburn’s educational programs. Even after state appropriations are included, some programs require funding through additional fees in order to provide the high-quality learning environment that students expect. Like the basic tuition and fees, these additional amounts help to cover not only the direct costs of providing instruction and advising in these programs, but also indirect costs associated with Auburn’s role as a comprehensive center of higher education for the state. Tuition quoted for the Master’s Accelerator Program does not include college-specific fees associated with declaring a major within a college. These college-specific fees are charged per semester once a student gains admission into that college.