Overview
Teaching English as a Second Language may be completed as a:
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language for Licensure
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language for Non-Licensure
- Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Teaching English as a Second Language for Licensure
- Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Teaching English as a Second Language for Non-Licensure
Please see FAQs for more information.
Admission Requirements
Individuals seeking admission to Teaching English as a Second Language may apply as a certificate or degree seeking candidate. Licensure and non-licensure tracks are available.
Certificate: Candidates requesting admission to the certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, which may lead to an added endorsement, must:
- Submit an application for admission to the certificate program.
- Submit transcripts verifying a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a master’s degree.
- For the licensure track, applicants must have general education licensure as a teacher to be eligible for the added endorsement.
Degree: Candidates requesting admission to the Master of Arts degree must:
- Submit an application for admission to the degree.
- Submit transcripts verifying a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a master’s degree.
- For the licensure track, applicants must have general education licensure as a teacher to be eligible for the added endorsement.
Degree seeking candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may be admitted provisionally. Provisional admission requires successful completion of the first 12 hours with a minimum 3.25 GPA in order to be considered for full admission.
Application for Admission and Information
For complete admission information and an application visit: http://www.marshall.edu/graduate/
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Contact Us
Dr. Kimberly McFall
Associate Professor
Marshall University
College of Education and Professional Development
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303
304-746-8975
kimberly.mcfall@marshall.edu