Graduate Certificate in Education: Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GC-TESOL) is a 15-credit program preparing graduates to teach English language learners in varied contexts. It is not a graduate degree, but credits may transfer into other graduate programs.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 15 credits; may be completed in two semesters | Intake: Year-round; no deadlines | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Nine required credits (Language Development, Acquisition and Learning; Language Assessment; Curriculum Development for TESOL) plus six credits in a K-12 option (elementary or adult/adolescent methods; teaching Spanish speakers) or an adult-teaching option (ESL listening/speaking and reading/writing).

Career pathways

K-12 teachers can earn the Nevada ESL Endorsement; the certificate also supports teaching English abroad or enhancing credentials in another graduate field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better; one letter of recommendation from a professional qualified to judge teaching aptitude; a personal statement of TESOL goals; transcripts; applicants from non-US universities whose native language is not English need TOEFL 550 or 79 iBT. International students need a J-1 visa or concurrent enrolment in another graduate degree. Applications accepted year-round.

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: Rolling

Duration: 15 credits; may be completed in two semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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