Language StudiesNorth America

920 Master's degrees in Language Studies in North America

Jacksonville State University4,3(7)

Jacksonville, United States

English

Using innovative teaching approaches, the Department of English from Jacksonville State University empowers students to write and communicate across numerous current and emerging fields, to think critically, and to solve problems creatively.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online +2

1 year$21,180/yr

California Polytechnic State University3,9(17)

San Luis Obispo, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

English

Students in the Master of Arts in English from California Polytechnic State University explore and research texts and their contexts, in intimate cohorts and with award-winning, nationally- and internationally-recognized faculty.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,299/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Rhetoric and Composition

The Rhetoric and Composition program from Texas State University ranks among the top nationwide with award-winning faculty and commitment to student success.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$16,720/yr

South Dakota State University3,7(7)

Online Top 8% in Worldwide

English

Words have power. Embrace them with the Master of English at South Dakota State University.

M.A. Full-time Online

2 years$10,095/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Offered by one of the world’s leading private research universities, the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA program offered at University of Southern California will prepare you to teach English and other languages to a variety of learners in both domestic and international settings.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 5 months$38,405/yr

Simon Fraser University4,1(94)

Burnaby, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

English

This master of arts (MA) program at Simon Fraser University develops scholars with a critical and comprehensive awareness of English studies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,158/yr

Augusta University4,0(1)

Augusta, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Teaching-World Language Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching-World Language Education from Augusta University is a graduate level initial teacher certification program. This program is designed for candidates that have obtained an undergraduate degree in a field outside of education.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,688/yr

Humber Polytechnic4,2(88)

Toronto, Canada

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic builds confident and knowledgeable teachers who develop a full understanding of best practices in teaching English as a second language (ESL).

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,934/yr

University of Virginia4,3(35)

Charlottesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

English

The graduate program in English at the University of Virginia has long been a distinguished one.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$37,266/yr

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Manhattan, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English

K-State’s Department of English at Kansas State University provides students with a carefully structured but individualized English programme that encourages creativity, promotes innovative scholarship, and fosters close working relationships between students and faculty.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$21,042/yr

Hofstra University4,5(12)

Hempstead, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Teaching World Languages and English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Master of Arts in Teaching World Languages and English to Speakers of Other Languages from Hofstra University is a 37-credit program intended primarily for international students who wish to become teachers of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$65,120/yr

Oregon State University4,3(11)

Corvallis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English

As of fall term, 2011, we have 48 graduate students. The majority of MA and all MFA students of the English program at Oregon State University receive full funding through graduate teaching assistantships or grants and fellowships.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,118/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Teacher Education - Second Language Education - World Language Education and English as a Second Language Education

The Teacher Education - Second Language Education - World Language Education and English as a Second Language Education program at University of Tennessee Knoxville leads an undergraduate degree and Tennessee teaching licenses in world language (Spanish, German, French, or Classics) and English as a second language.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,208/yr

Brandeis University4,3(7)

Waltham, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Chinese Language and Culture

Embark on a journey of linguistic and cultural discovery with Brandeis University's Chinese Language and Culture MA program.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$59,600/yr

University of New Hampshire4,3(7)

Durham, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

English Studies

The M.A. in English Studies degree program from University of New Hampshire offers you the opportunity to develop expertise in all forms of the English language — spoken, written and digital.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$31,575/yr

West Texas A&M University4,7(3)

Canyon, United States

English

While many of the students at West Texas A&M University pursue the English degree to teach high school honors programs, others take it for the joy of delving more intensely into great books.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,552/yr

Missouri State University3,6(5)

Springfield, United States

English

Why pursue an M.A. in English at Missouri State University? Students learn advanced skills in creative writing, critical reading and writing, and language analysis and teaching.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,798/yr

Hofstra University4,5(12)

Hempstead, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

English Education

The Master of Science in Education in English Education program from Hofstra University that requires an undergraduate major or equivalent (with a minimum of 36 s.h.) in English. The course of study leads to New York state initial teacher certification in English language arts (Grades 7-12).

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$65,120/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

English and Library and Information Science

The English and Library and Information Science MA/MLIS program from University of South Carolina prepares students for careers as subject specialists in academic or public libraries. Subject specialists typically work in such areas as collection development, reference, and bibliographic instruction.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,730/yr

University of Delaware4,0(36)

Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Cognitive Science

The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science offers programs at the University of Delaware leading to the MA degree in Linguistics and Cognitive Science and the PhD in Linguistics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,480/yr