About the course

The English as a Second Language (ESL) concentration allows students to focus beyond their core English literature, language, and writing courses. Specialized study in ESL methods and in language assessment provides students with the basic skills needed to teach ESL in the US and abroad. Students enrolled in the ESL concentration can choose between two tracks: a general ESL track and a track leading to PreK-12 licensure as an ESL teacher. Click the links below for more information on each: English as a Second Language General Track, English as a Second Language PreK-12 Licensure Track. The English Department allows you to write a degree program that will help you reach your career goals as you choose one of our six undergraduate concentrations: African American Literature, Creative Writing, ESL, Language and Linguistics, Literature, and Professional Writing. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Memphis
Summer (May), 2024	Memphis
Fall (August), 2024	Memphis
Spring (January), 2025	Memphis
Summer (May), 2025	Memphis
Fall (August), 2025	Memphis
Spring (January), 2026	Memphis
Summer (May), 2026	Memphis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Memphis

The following list of high school units represents the minimum high school academic requirements: English (4 units), Visual and/or Performing Arts (1 unit), Mathematics (3 units: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II at least), Natural and Physical Science (2 units: at least one unit of Biology, Chemistry or Physics), Social Studies (2 units: 1 unit must be US History), Foreign Language (2 units: of the same language). All students must provide a standardized exam result (typically the ACT and/or SAT) in support of their application for admission. Students from non-English speaking countries must submit a TOEFL or the IELTS test, or complete the Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program to demonstrate English proficiency. The minimum overall TOEFL score considered for undergraduate admission to the University of Memphis is 61 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 500 on the paper-based test (PBT).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Memphis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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