MA: Linguistics – Teaching English as a Second Language

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Teaching English as a Second Language Linguistics Program?

• Advanced topics in applied linguistics and its use in language acquisition
• Current trends in second language research
• The history of language and important aspects of linguistic field studies
• Various methods of assessment and protocols for test creation

Your linguistics courses will be complemented by 2 language studies courses of your choosing. You’ll also explore the practical uses of linguistics within the teaching English as a second language specialization. Your TESL area of study will give you added instruction in the history, philosophies, and current trends of second language research.

You will also study how to create a fully-integrated classroom curriculum that incorporates reading, writing, listening, and speaking. These courses will all be taught from a Christian worldview and can help you embark upon a rewarding career as an English teacher in various locations around the world.

Benefits of Pursuing Your TESL Linguistics Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — so you can pursue your degree with confidence.
• As an online Liberty student, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources through our top-notch library portal.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Potential Careers for M.A. in Linguistics – TESL Graduates

Top Job: English as a second language instructor/professor

Other Career Possibilities

• Curriculum development specialist
• Forensic linguist
• Language data analyst
• Military intelligence linguist
• Professional linguist
• TESL textbook writer