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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog (As of 12-14-18) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English to Speakers of Other Languages Graduate Certificate

Emily S. Beck, Interim Program Director
843.953.5412
becke@cofc.edu

http://teachered.cofc.edu/grad-progs/esol-cert.php

Mission Statement

The mission of the English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate is the development of ESOL teachers to lead a diverse community of learners toward an understanding of and active participation in a highly complex world.

Program Description

The goal of the ESOL Certificate is to train individuals to teach English to non-native English speakers. The Certificate will attract both practicing teachers as well as individuals who want to work in other arenas, such as non-profit organizations, businesses, or those who expect to work/teach abroad; for such individuals, this Certificate will constitute evidence of a body of knowledge in the field of ESOL. Completion of this Certificate will form a solid foundation for beginning ESOL teachers, whether they will be teaching in public or private schools, working as volunteers with children and/or adults or working within the business sector. Courses are designed to give students a strong underpinning in the theories and methodologies necessary for teaching ESOL.

Admission Requirements


Institutional Requirements

  • A completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $50.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • International applicants should refer to the International Students area within the “Admissions Information”  section of the catalog for information on providing appropriate documentation with the application.

Program Requirements

  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 or higher.
  

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: March 1, Priority; July 1, Final
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: March 1

Endorsement Requirements

To receive add-on endorsement from the South Carolina Department of Education and to be able to teach in K-12 public schools, candidates must already have initial teaching certificate/licensure and one of the following:

  • Six semester hours in courses in a single second language; or
  • Completion of intensive language training by the Peace Corps, the Foreign Service Institute or the Defense Language Institute; or
  • Placement in a third-year level course in the foreign language department at an accredited college or university; or
  • Demonstration of second language proficiency (in a language that is unavailable at accredited institutions) through verification in writing from an official designated by the State Department of Education.

For more information on ESOL add-on endorsement/certification, go to http://ed.sc.gov/educators.

Transfer Credit Policy

No program specific guidelines. Please refer to the Graduate School’s transfer credit policy .

 

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