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2016-2017 University Catalog

Teaching English as a Second Language Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: LA-CERG-TESL
Web: linguistics.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  

Department: English  

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.

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

The graduate certificate in teaching English as a second language may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our disclosure information page at: irr.gmu.edu/gedt/Teaching_English_As_Second_Language/Gedt.html

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  section 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.

Six required courses (18 credits)


Total: 18 credits