Program Overview

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Graduate Certificate Admission

The English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Graduate Certificate program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the ESOL Graduate Certificate program, applicants should submit:

1. A Completed Graduate Application
   • A $35 non-refundable application fee is required.
2. Official Transcripts, reflecting the following:
   • Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
   • Official Transcripts may be sent electronically or by mail, directly from the school of attendance.
3. A valid United States teaching certificate
4. Program Planning Conference
   • To schedule a Program Planning Conference with a Program Advisor, complete an Online Request form.
5. Official and complete score reports
   • Applicants are also asked to provide official and complete score reports from the Praxis Core exam and/or test results from the SAT or ACT demonstrating mastery of general knowledge.

Additional Requirements

• International students must provide results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) that meet the current minimum score requirements.
• In addition to general admissions requirements, admission to this certificate requires applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the most recent two years of post-secondary education.
• All documents required for admission should be uploaded into the Admissions Portal.

Notes

• Scores on the tests listed above will not affect admissions decisions. Aggregated scores are used to meet accreditation and program approval standards.
• Any transcripts from institutions outside of the United States require an official course-by-course evaluation by a NACES.org approved agency.
• To determine if the desired graduate certificate program is eligible to receive financial aid, please review the admissions requirements. Official transcripts must be on file to receive financial aid.