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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Learn the latest theories, strategies and practices related to second language and multilingual education through UGA’s Mary Frances Early College of Education’s online Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Online coursework accommodates the working professional and is taught by internationally recognized faculty.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

15 credit hours total. Required courses include LLED 5040/7040 Language and Culture in the Classroom; LLED 5630/7630 ESOL, Grades P-12; LLED 5730/7730 First and Second Language Acquisition and Development.

Career pathways

Candidates who graduate with the Graduate Certificate in TESOL from UGA’s Language and Literacy Department have participated in the following career paths: Graduates teach the English language abroad at public and private institutions in countries' various P-16 systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The following is the application process: Step One: Submit an online application to the Graduate School Admissions. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International Step Two: Select Campus– Online Step Three: Select Intended Program – CERG, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Language and Literacy Educ) [CERT_2TSL] Step Four: Upload a Statement of Purpose: Submit to the Graduate School in your online application. Candidate’s statement of purpose should explain why they are pursuing the TESOL Certificate and how it could support their career trajectory. Step Five: Upload Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after admission. The following Dates are Application Deadlines Domestic Applicants Spring: November 15 Summer: June 1 Fall: July 1 International Applicants Spring: October 15 Summer: February 15 Fall: April 1

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.

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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