University of Massachusetts - Boston Graduate College Liberal Arts Applied Linguistics/ESL 100 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125-3393 US   Phone: 1-617-287-6000 Fax: 1-617-287-6242   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Applied Linguistics/ESL On Campus   These programs are designed to provide pre-service training and in-service enrichment for teachers instructing limited English proficient students at the elementary, secondary, or university level, or in adult education programs. Courses are offered in basic theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics of English and target languages, and the interdisciplinary areas of psycho linguistics and sociolinguistics. There are also offerings in cross-cultural relationships and the process of acculturation, second language teaching methodology, and first language maintenance. The programs combine on-campus classroom work with on-site experience in ESL (English as a Second Language) and bilingual classrooms. The programs also offer a concentration in computer-assisted instruction, with courses focusing on the development and implementation of CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) for limited English proficient students.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: