Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GC)
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
18
Total Credits
18
Time to Completion
12 Months
Locations
Mankato,Online
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) prepares graduate students to teach English learners in a variety of U.S. and international contexts.
Program Highlights
- The graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: K-12 ESL Licensure Preparation prepares graduate students with an existing K-12 teaching license to teach English learners in the K-12 educational context.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Students whose first language is English must have a minimum of two consecutive years of high school foreign language study or one year of college-level foreign language study or an equivalent. This requirement may be met in residence, but courses taken to fulfill it will not count toward the certificate.
- A personal statement, not to exceed two pages, describing the applicant’s (1) relevant background information and (2) current teaching and research interests, as well as (3) how MNSU’s graduate TESOL program will support their academic and professional goals.
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
This program is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL score of iBT 80, minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or minimum Duolingo score of 110
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages K12 ESL Licensure GC Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
| Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages GC Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Contact Graduate Studies