2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 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 to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission  chapter of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in teaching English as a second language, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements


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

Total: 18 credits