* Books and Supplies/ Credits: 36
Original, attested, or certified copy of all academic records from all colleges and/or universities you have attended.
Diplomas or graduate certificates from all universities where you have earned a degree.
For Indian applicants
We will accept three year Bachelor degrees that meet the following conditions:
The degrees have been earned in Division I
The awarding institution has an earned grade of A or better from India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Send official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE test results directly to Grand Valley
TOEFL: 80 (we do not accept "My Best" score)
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 53
Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS:
Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, North Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Verification Of Financial Support (To Be Submitted After Admission)
Graduate students must have sufficient finances to cover tuition, fees, and housing costs for one year at Grand Valley. Graduate students must have a minimum balance of $23,000 USD. If a student will not be paying for their education on their own, sponsors must be identified on the statement of financial support which can be found on page 6 of the international student application.
Students or the sponsor(s) of a student must send the following documents to global@gvsu.edu for an I-20 to be created:
Statement of Financial Support
Bank statement shows a minimum balance of $23,750 USD. Bank statement balances can be listed in the student/sponsors local currency. As long as the balance, when converted into USD, meets the minimum amount required then your documents will be accepted. If you are unsure how your local currency will convert into USD, you may use the XE Currency Converter.
Must show at least 3 months of transaction history on the account
Must be less than six months old
Students who will be supported by an institution, foundation, or government agency, your financial sponsor must submit a letter of support on official letterhead. The letter must include:
Grand Valley State University
Specify the expenses to be paid on your behalf
Indicate that the institution or agency has adequate financial resources to guarantee your first year of study
The program provides students with a rigorous and collaborative learning experience in the core areas of applied linguistics. Built-in flexibility allows students to pursue their own interests through independent study, practicum, and thesis/project work in preparation for professional careers or doctoral study. The program requires 36 credit hours.
WHY STUDY APPLIED LINGUISTICS AT GRAND VALLEY?
The program offers a solid curriculum representing the field of applied linguistics nationwide, yet has its own unique design, striking a balance between theory and practice.
Faculty members have diverse areas of expertise and wide-ranging domestic and international experiences, meeting the academic needs of students.
Graduates are prepared for domestic and international careers in applied linguistics, including second language education, adult literacy development, language assessment and evaluation.
Students have the opportunity to tailor the program to individual research and career interests through a hands-on practicum experience, along with their choice of a culminating thesis or project.
Students will study closely with faculty members in a small, nurturing community of fellow students both in and out of the classroom.
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Coursework
The program offers both the theoretical foundations of applied linguistics and practical implications for solving real-world problems. It covers the major topics in the field ranging from educational linguistics, instructional methodology, and advanced English grammar to second-language acquisition theory and sociolinguistics. Students can select either the thesis or the project option based on their academic and career goals.
Applied Linguistics graduates can pursue professional careers in domestic and international contexts of ESL/EFL teaching at various levels, teacher training, language assessment and evaluation, language program administration, foreign services, publishing, or pursue further study at the doctoral level.
Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year
