Carnegie Mellon University · United States
M.A. in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition (ALSLA) is an intensive one-year program designed for both domestic and international students. It prepares you for careers in language education and research, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as language learning research and teaching specific languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and English as a Second Language (ESL).
The program combines traditional coursework in applied linguistics with hands-on experience in research, mentored language teaching, and professional communication strategies. You will take five graduate courses per semester. Full-time and part-time enrollment options are available, with the full-time program typically completed in one academic year and part-time over up to eight semesters.
This program leverages the strengths of Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics, focusing on second language acquisition, language program administration, cultural studies, pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in higher education, private schools, public secondary schools, and various other settings globally, or for further graduate studies.