Graduate Certificate in English Language Learners

Washington State University

United States of America, Pullman

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Washington State University

United States of America , Pullman

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Pullman

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 44,627 / year

Graduate Certificate in English Language Learners

About

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners allows recipients who do not have a valid U.S. teaching certificate to develop skills and obtain documentation that will help them obtain positions teaching ELLs around the world. The certificate consists of 18 hours of coursework that addresses TESOL and Common Core Standards and focuses on developing knowledge and skills for working with culturally diverse students and communities. The required coursework emphasizes both theoretical and practical issues concerning language policy, second language acquisition, cultivating relationships with diverse communities and households, and the implementation of linguistically appropriate classroom teaching techniques. The certificate consists of five 3-credit courses and one 3-credit elective, for a total of 18 credits. Students should note that other courses cannot be used as substitutes to meet the course requirements.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Student who wish to obtain the ELL certificate must be admitted to the Washington State University in the following Education degrees/areas: M.A., Ed.M. in ELL or a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy & Technology or into the English Language Learners Endorsement program at the graduate level. Students must meet all the coursework prerequisites.

To file the Graduate Certificate requires a student to be enrolled the term they want the certificate. Students submit the certificate application form before the first graduation date as posted in the Graduate School deadlines & procedures (Spring terms â€“ first Friday of March; Summer â€“ first Friday of June; and Fall terms â€“ first Friday of October).

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 44,627

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

Gather Your Documents

Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

Your application for admission must include:

Official transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

Prepare Your Information

You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

Complete the Application and Submit Documents

To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]