| Degree Program | Teaching English as a Second Language |
| Subject Area | Arts and Humanities |
| Program URL | http://www.english.mnsu.edu/tesl/teslgradcert.htm |
| Type/Location | Online |
| Number of Required Campus Visits | From Fall 2008, part-time students will be able to complete most degree requirements through online courses. | Degree Type | Graduate Certificate |
| Total Number of Semester Credits | 24 credits |
| Program Description |
The graduate certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language prepares participants for careers in teaching English as a second or foreign language to adult learners in U.S. and international contexts, including in two- and four-year institutions, government and non-government organizations, and private enterprises. Coursework develops students' knowledge of how language operates with primary emphasis on the English language and the skills required to teach it effectively to adult second language learners. |
| Admission Requirements |
Candidates who are native speakers of English must have a minimum of two years of a foreign language at the college level (or the equivalent). This language requirement may be met in residence, but courses taken to fulfill it will not count toward the degree. Candidates whose native language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or the equivalent on the Internet or Computer versions to enter the program. An undergraduate major or minor in a relevant field (English, linguistics, or a modern language other than English) is highly desirable but not absolutely required. The GRE is not required for admission. |
| Other Requirements | At least one-half of the courses in the student's program must be at the 600 level. |
| Program Contact Information | Professor Stephen Stoynoff, Director of English Graduate Studies |
