Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Admission Requirements and Forms
Entrance Requirements
All normal university graduate admission requirements apply, and applicants must have a B average in their major field. Applicants must have taken at least 12 hours of undergraduate courses in language or literature (in any language), nine on the upper level. The GRE, two references, and a statement of purpose are required. Non-native speakers of English must submit scores from the TOEFL examination (a minimum of 570 for regular admission, 550 for provisional on the written exam; those taking the computer based exam must have 230 for regular admission and 213 for provisional), a sample of scholarly writing, and three recommendations, one of which evaluates proficiency in English. For non-native speakers of English, there are also some alternative ways of demonstrating English proficiency.
Language Requirement
Before graduation, the student must have 12 credits or the equivalent in a single foreign language; this can be at the undergraduate level. After twelve hours of graduate work, international students must score 570 on the TOEFL examination (or 230 CBE).
Testing Information
Local applicants may take the institutional TOEFL at the ODU English Language Center. The test is offered approximately every two months on campus. For more information call 757 683-4424. The Graduate Record Examination is offered at the following locations:
THOMSON PROMETRIC TEST CENTER
894 J. CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT SQ SHOPPING CTR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601-1303
Phone: 757-873-0208
ETS 7748 VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
1584 WESLEYAN DRIVE
NORFOLK, VA 23502
Phone: 757-455-3126
Site Code: 7748
The web page for Thomson Prometric is http://securereg3.prometric.com/. For more information, call 757 873-0208 and see http://www.gre.org/.
Application Deadlines
Although the application deadline for fall semester is June 1, candidates who hope to be awarded an assistantship should apply before Feb. 15. Application deadline for spring semester is November 1, but many of the courses offered in the spring have prerequisites. The deadline for summer semester is March 1.
Tuition Rates
Information on current tuition rates is available from the Office of Finance.
University Catalog
The University Catalog is available electronically and contains the official policies of Old Dominion University:
Applications
Applications for the Fall 2006 semester are available from the Admissions Office.
Assistantships and Financial Assistance
The Department awards three teaching and two research assistantships per academic year to students in the MA in Applied Linguistics program. When students apply to the program, they should note their interest in being considered for an assistantship. Students should complete the form for applying for a teaching or research assistantship and return it directly to Dr. Janet Bing, the Graduate Program Director for Applied Linguistics.
For information on other forms of financial assistance contact the Financial Aid Office.
