Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Graduate Certificate
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, including K-12 and higher education.
Program Highlights
- This program also prepares students for careers in non-teaching areas, such as language program administration, curriculum and assessment development, and support services.
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:
- 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.
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
| Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
| Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Time to Completion: 12 months
