Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate


Admission Requirements

  • Comply with the regular Admission Requirements  of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0

Regular Admission: We seek students who are already proficient in the English language. They may be simultaneously enrolled in any graduate program at NMU.

Conditional Admission: Applicants who do not meet regular admission criteria may apply for conditional admission, in which case they must complete specific courses prior to conversion to regular admission status. These courses, such as courses to improve proficiency in English or another  modern language, do not count toward the minimum 20 credits of course work required for the certificate.

All Applicants must submit:

  1. Graduate admission application.  
  2. Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.

Application Due Dates

Rolling admissions.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Curriculum


For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the English  department page.

Total Credits Required 20 Credits


Candidates design, in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies and Research and their adviser, a plan of study that includes a minimum of 20 credit hours. 

Core Courses 12 Credits


Complete 12 credits of core courses

Electives 4 Credits


Choose one from the following:

Internship/Practicum 4 Credits


Complete 4 credtis of internship/practicum

Note:


Courses taken toward the TESOL certificate can also fulfill requirements of appropriate majors or graduate tracks.