MEd in TESOL, Literacy and Culture

The online MEd in TESOL, Literacy, and Culture program is accepting applications for Fall 2020. If interested in the online program, please note the eligibility by state:

Due to regulations from the Department of Education, as of February 23, 2013, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online degree programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

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

Official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of all international applicants and may only be waived if English is the applicant’s primary language or if he or she obtained a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada or Australia. 

If your TOEFL testing site is currently closed due to COVID-19, please refer to ETS.org for at home TOEFL iBT testing options available in select countries.  

• 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.