MEd in TESOL, Literacy and Culture

Online Application:

• The University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Application and $45 application fee
  • Upload the following to submit your online application
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Resume
    • Recommenders’ Contact Information

Transcripts:

• An official transcript from the university where you earned your bachelor’s degree is required at the time of application.
  • Students who earned their bachelor's degree from an institution outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation conducted by a NACES current member.  
    • Applications for students educated outside the United States will not be considered complete nor can an admissions decision be made until this degree evaluation has been submitted.
  • NOTE: 
    • Official E-Transcripts are acceptable only if emailed to grads@sandiego.edu.
    • Transcripts from study abroad courses and transfer credits are not required.

Letters of Recommendation:

• A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation from a current supervisor or a professor attesting to both academic and personal skills, and if possible, to teaching abilities.

A Current Resume

Statement of Purpose:

• Statement of Purpose. Address both of the following questions. Each response has a maximum length of 500 words, for a total maximum length of 1000 words for the Statement of Purpose. When writing your response please remember that this is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your writing skills and academic readiness.
  • What are your strengths and challenges as an educator? How do you want to improve?
  • Why are you interested in this program? Connect your response to the program's goals and your intended area of focus.

English Proficiency Exam for International Applicants

• TOEFL minimum scores:
  • Internet-based test: 83
  • Computer-based test: 237
  • Paper-based test: 580
• IELTS minimum score:
  • Band score 7

Standardized Testing Requirements

Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores for consideration. However, the GRE is not required for admission. For more information on preparing for the GRE, visit USD's Test Prep or call (619) 260-4585.

Education Requirements

• Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the program. Applicants may apply prior to completing their bachelor's degree. In this case, please submit your most up-to-date transcripts, and if admitted, submit a second set of official transcripts after your degree is conferred
• The minimum cumulative grade point average is 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• This program does not have any specific prerequisite courses.

Experience Requirements

Teaching experience is helpful but not required.

Interview Requirements

After an initial review of applications to the program, applicants may be invited to interview in-person or via video conference with the program faculty.