Graduate Certificate in Teaching as a Second Language
George Mason University
Program Details
With a growing need for trained instructors of English as a second language, this Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate certificate uses linguistics theory and research to provide students with fundamental knowledge of English and the skills to teach non-native learners. This program is composed of courses in linguistic theory, the structure of the English sound system and grammar, adult second language learning, and pedagogical approaches including a practicum in classroom ESL teaching.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
- Goals statement
- Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
- Letters of recommendation
- Current resume
- Analytical Writing Sample
School Accreditation Statement
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges