Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

Programme overview

This graduate certificate 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.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 18 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 18 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Introduction to Linguistic Analysis 1; Applied Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); English Grammar and Pedagogy; English Pronunciation and Pedagogy; Second Language Acquisition 1; Practicum in TESOL.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions . For information specific to the graduate certificate in teaching English as a second language, see Application Requirements and Deadlines .

Duration: 18 credits

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