Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

In order to have the certificate notation applied to a student's transcript, the student must apply for admission to the certificate program through the Graduate School.

Admission

General Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

In order to have the certificate notation applied to a student's transcript, the student must apply for admission to the certificate program through the Graduate School.

An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
GPA of 3.0 or better, on a 4.00 point scale, from the most recent degree earned or current degree in progress.
TOEFL for international students: 80; or CIE assessment;
Chinese language proficiency evidence by:
- Native speaker of Chinese; or
- A degree related to Chinese language and culture; or
- Passing score of state recognized test: Praxis, NES

Certificate Requirements — 15 Credits

Requirements

ECLD 541	Methods of Language Teaching in Multilingual Settings	3
ECLD 592	Second Language Acquisition Theory	3
ECLD 594	Foundations of Language and Linguistics for ESL/Bilingual Educators	3
ECLD 605	Seminar in Multilingual Teaching and Learning	3
EDFE 501	Practicum	1- 4
	or
	Appropriate elective approved by the program coordinator/advisor	3

Program Note

A "B-" grade or above in each of the course and an overall GPA of 3.00 or above must be achieved to earn the CSL Teaching Certificate.