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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog [DRAFT] [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate

Katharine M. Hargrave, Program Director
843.953.6262
hargravekm@cofc.edu

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

Mission Statement

The mission of the Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate (previously the ESOL Graduate Certificate) is to provide teachers the advanced training to successfully educate multilingual learners and foster an inclusive and instructional environment.

Program Description

The goal of the Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate is to train individuals to teach English to English language learners. The Certificate attracts both practicing teachers as well as individuals who want to work in other areas, such as non-profit organizations, businesses, or those who expect to work or teach abroad; for such individuals, this Certificate constitutes evidence of a body of knowledge in the field of multilingual learner education (previously ESOL instruction). Completion of this Certificate provides a solid foundation for beginning teachers, whether they teach in public or private schools, work as volunteers with children and/or adults or work within the business sector. Courses are designed to give students a strong underpinning in the theories and methodologies necessary for teaching English to multilingual learners.

Admission Requirements and Application Deadlines


Institutional Admissions Requirements

  • A completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $60.
  • 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 Admissions Requirements

  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 or higher.
  • Statement of purpose (1 page max): please explain your goals in enrolling in the Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate program and the professional or educational experiences that have inspired your interest in this program. The statement of purpose will not jeopardize your acceptance in any way.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: July 1, final
  • Spring: December 1, final
  • Summer: April 1, final
  

 

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 .

 

Program Requirements
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