Teaching English as a Second Language (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

Admission to the MAESL program will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Admission requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above in relevant fields (e.g. in social sciences, humanities, and education, but especially English and foreign languages). International applicants whose native language is not English need a total TOEFL score of at least 550 pbt, or 79 ibt, or an IELTS 7 (no subject below 6).

For normal Fall applicants, the deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 15. Early applications will be given precedence in funding. Late applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the ELL program directly if you wish to be considered for Fall admission during the late spring/summer.

To apply:

• Complete the online UA Graduate School application. The online Graduate School application will lead you to the online ELL program application. 
• Please complete the online ELL application, and when prompted, please upload, in pdf or doc form:
  • Curriculum Vita (resumé) or equivalent
  • Scans of official transcripts from each academic institution attended. Please send official transcripts to the program address below. 
  • A two- to three-page statement of purpose. This statement should describe your teaching, leadership, and cross-cultural experiences as well as your academic and career goals. 
  • The email addresses of two or three referrers for letters of reference. The UA Graduate School will then send them emails asking them to upload the letters. Be sure to contact each referrer beforehand and ask him/her to address, in the letter, your:
    • academic performance and potential,
    • leadership activities and potential,
    • teaching performance, and
    • cross-cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
  • If you are an international student, self-report TOEFL scores. 
  • If you are interested in funding, please also: 
    • self-report GRE scores. GRE scores are not required of applicants not interested in funding. 
    • include a six- to ten-page writing sample on an academic topic. A writing sample is not required of applicants not interested in funding.
• For international students, have TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly to the UA Graduate College. The university code is 4832. TOEFL scores are not required of international applicants who consider themselves native speakers of English.
• For applicants interested in funding, have GRE scores sent directly to the UA Graduate College. The university code is 4832. GRE scores are not required of applicants not interested in funding.
• Send official copies of transcripts to the program address, along with a cover letter. Do not include hard copies of any other application materials. 

Program Address: 

English Language/Linguistics Program
University of Arizona
Department of English
1423 E. University Blvd.
Modern Languages Building Rm. 445
Tucson, AZ  85721-0067   U.S.A.