Testimonials

The program helped me build my self confidence. I also liked the classes as they were "student oriented" and it was different from the environment that I was used to in my previous learning environment.

Prayma Letchumann (Malaysia), MA, 2003

Programs

The Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL consists of numerous interconnected programs.

Graduate students may

  • Teach undergraduate courses
  • Teach in the Intensive English Program (IEP) and ESL Program
  • Work with faculty on research
  • Spend a semester in Mexico, Turkey, or Canada
  • Spend two years in the Peace Corps

Undergraduate students may

  • Work with faculty on research
  • Obtain a TEFL Certificate and teach English internationally
  • Teach English locally to immigrants and refugees