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2010-2011 University Catalog

Teaching English as a Second Language Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-TESL

Web: linguistics.gmu.edu

The graduate certificate in teaching English as a second language (TESL) prepares students to teach non-native speakers of English in the United States or abroad. Certificate courses fulfill, in part, requirements for an endorsement in English as a second language to the Virginia state teaching credential. Students who want to earn this endorsement should consult with an advisor.

The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of several degree programs offered through the College of Education and Human Development, the English Department, and the Modern and Classical Languages Department. Part of the course work toward the certificate may be applied toward degrees in those departments.

This program of study is offered by the Department of English .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission chapter of the catalog. Students not currently in a degree program at George Mason should submit an application for graduate study. Students already enrolled in a Mason degree program should submit a secondary program application.

Students who initially enroll in the certificate program as nondegree must apply for admission to the graduate program no later than the second semester of study.

In addition to materials required of all applicants, applicants to this certificate program must submit one copy of an analytical writing sample of approximately 1,000 words, a goals statement, and two letters of recommendation.

Certificate Requirements

Students pursuing this certificate must complete 18 credits, earning a minimum grade of 3.00 in each course.

Six required courses (18 credits)

Total: 18 credits