Second Language Acquisition, Master of Arts (M.A.)
Thesis option: 30 credits
Non-thesis option: 30 credits
The M.A. in SLA is a 30-credit program, with two tracks: Plan A, by coursework and thesis, and Plan B, by coursework only. These two tracks are meant to accommodate two slightly different populations, those planning on going on for the Ph.D. at Maryland or elsewhere (Plan A) and those who will be consumers and interpreters rather than producers of research and for whom the M.A. will be a terminal degree (Plan B). A Certificate in SLA will also be offered. The Certificate requires 18 credit hours of course work from the Plan B curriculum.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| SLAA610 | Research and Theories in Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| SLAA611 | Fundamentals of Foreign Language Acquisition and Instruction | 3 |
| SLAA630 | Second Language Testing | 3 |
| SLAA640 | Psycholinguistics | 3 |
| SLAA650 | Second Language Analysis | 3 |
| SLAA620 | Second Language Research Methodologies | 3 |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | 12 | |
| Thesis: | ||
Select 6 credits of approved electives | ||
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
| Non-Thesis: | ||
Select 12 credits of approved electives | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |