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Apply for English: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (P-12) - BA

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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    14,742 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    August, January

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Program Overview

What Murray State University says about their program:
"Students throughout the state and across the country speak a countless number of different languages. If you're interested in helping these students — both abroad and at home — learn English to get ahead in life, the teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) track is the perfect program for you. You'll work alongside students and faculty in the College of Education and Human Services to prepare for certification as an English as a second language (ESL) teacher. Join this fast-growing field and secure a lifetime of success, for both you and your students, through Murray State's TESOL track. Get started today."

Admissions requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or graduation certificate
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0

English proficiency

Undergraduate and Graduate requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 71
  • PTE: 51
  • Duolingo: 100
  • TOEIC: 790 or higher with 160 or higher speaking
  • GTEC: 1190

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate and Graduate requirements

  • SAT score of 960
  • Kaplan English Certificate Advanced Level (Higher Intermediate Level for full admission with condition)
  • British / Cambridge International Examinations

    GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, AICE, HIGCSE certificate with five O-Level subject passes, or a level of B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam.

  • Completion of one semester of full-time university level classes (minimum of 12 credit hours) with a 2.5 GPA or higher at an accredited US institution
  • Graduation from a high school in the United States
  • Students from the following countries are not required to submit English proficiency scores

    Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, British Islands, Cameroon (University of Buea and University of Bamenda), Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria and United Kingdom.

  • B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam for graduate programs

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of Financial Support

    Bank statement (issued within the last 6 months) or scholarship letter

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of Financial Support

    Bank statement (issued within the last 6 months) or scholarship letter

  • Letters of Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Official GMAT or GRE score for certain programs
  • Resume for certain programs

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: US$14,742 per year
  • Graduate tuition: US$6,912 per year

Funding

International Leadership Scholarships

  • Amount: US$1,000
  • Requirements: Awarded to bachelor's and master's students who demonstrate leadership and passion for advancing inter-cultural learning at Murray State University. Apply for admission first and then complete the separate scholarship application to be considered.

Partner University Scholarships

  • Amount: US$2,000 per year
  • Requirements: Partner University Scholarships are awarded to all admitted undergraduate students from partner universities.

Transfer Scholarships The Transfer Scholarship is a non-refundable scholarship that can be applied to direct costs (tuition, campus housing, campus meal plan, or University Bookstore textbook charges) at Murray State. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded for three years (fall and spring consecutive semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever occurs first.

  • Amount: US$4,000 - 3.80 to 4.00 GPA / US$3,000 - 3.50 to 3.79 GPA / US$1,500 - 3.00 to 3.49 GPA
  • Requirements: First-time transfer student, minimum 3.0 GPA, enrolling as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours per semester at Murray State)

Visa requirements for Murray State University

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USA student visa requirements