Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Learn language teaching methodology and principles of second language acquisition. Study the nature of language and the structure of English.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Applied Linguistics & English as a Second Language | Duration: The program can be completed in two semesters depending on how many courses a student chooses to take each semester. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: March 1 Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Required foundational courses: 9 hours of the following courses Approaches to Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (AL 8450) General Linguistics (AL 8240) Practicum (AL 8900) , Classroom Practices (AL 8480), or International Internship (AL 8410) Elective courses: 6 credit hours from the following courses Second Language Acquisition (AL 8250) Sound System of English (AL 8320) English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers (AL 8460)

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language has the following requirements: A typed statement of professional and academic goals that is no more than three pages in length. This should detail your professional and academic goals and include a description of teaching experience, language study and cross-cultural experiences, if any. Two letters of recommendation. Transcripts (one from each institution attended). For non-native speakers of English, official scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Institutional code 5251 should be used to report test scores. When applying, select TESOL: Graduate Certificate from the list of programs. The listing for Applied Linguistics: Non-Degree is not the certificate program.

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.

Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: March 1 Admissions Deadlines

Duration: The program can be completed in two semesters depending on how many courses a student chooses to tak

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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