Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

ESL/TESOL

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program consists of 20 credits in Applied Language Studies (ALS) and Linguistics (LIN) as set forth below. It is designed for completion in one or two years by individuals who are already teaching and seeking further professional development or by those seeking additional preparation in order to enter the field of English as a Second Language (ESL).

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, Official transcripts for all post-secondary educational institutions from which the applicant earned a degree, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, All applicants with baccalaureate degrees from a regionally accredited institution will be considered. Ordinarily, a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 is required for admission to the program, Applicants who are non-native speakers of English must satisfactorily complete an oral and written examination of English in order to be admitted to the Certificate Program.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).