Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate in teaching English speakers of other languages (TESOL) prepares educators to work with English learners in both U.S. and international contexts. Coursework provides students with knowledge of applied linguistics, language acquisition theories, and methods of teaching. Students have opportunities to apply foundational concepts in TESOL through critical discussions about issues facing English learners in today’s classrooms and direct experiences in classrooms in and around the nation’s capital. Dual enrollment options enable students to earn the certificate as part of selected master's programs.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum and Pedagogy | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes CPED 6551 Second Language Instructional Methods; CPED 6556 Linguistic Applications in English as a Second Language; CPED 6557 Second Language Acquisition; CPED 6627 Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing.

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Entry requirements

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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