Overview

As a student in the Second Language Studies program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, you will be able to focus on areas of SLS that relate to your needs and goals.

Opportunities

With coursework that combines theory, research, and pedagogy and other opportunities for academic and personal development, the SLS degree prepares you with the solid foundation and specialized skills you need to be a successful language learner, educator, and professional.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning Languages and Communicating in a Globalized World

Bilingualism: Cognition & Culture

Second Language Learning

Second Language Teaching

Techniques in SL Teaching: Reading & Writing

Techniques in SL Teaching: Listening & Speaking

Bilingual Education

Instructional Media

Pidgin & Creole English in Hawaii

Language Concepts for SL Learning & Teaching

English Phonology

Second Language Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Freshman Application!

Application Fee: $70 U.S.

Official High School Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Personal Statement & List of Achievements Form

Official Standardized Test Scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11520 USD / year

≈ 11520 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Honolulu

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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