Iowa State University, based in Ames, IA offers a fully funded Master’s in TESL/Applied Linguistics. The MA in TESL/Applied Linguistics is a two-year advanced degree covering teaching methods and research in English language teaching. The program consists of 30 credits. Students admitted to graduate study can declare up to two of the seven elective disciplinary specializations. Most of the graduate students are funded. An assistantship for M.A. students includes a GA stipend of $9,817.50 (before taxes) for a ½-time nine-month appointment (total of $19,635) with eligibility for a maximum of two years, an assessment of in-state tuition, a tuition reduction, and health insurance benefits.