Pocatello,
ID,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language in Pocatello United States | Idaho State University
Idaho State University
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Pocatello United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,152
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The English department provides a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, available as either an independent program or as part of the English MA or PhD curriculum. This certificate caters to educators currently working or aspiring to teach in ESL or EFL settings. All required courses can be taken remotely, primarily via Zoom sessions. Important: Separate applications are required for students pursuing or applying to the MA or PhD programs. Our TESOL curriculum equips educators with the knowledge and tools to excel in the classroom, focusing on effective ESL/EFL teaching theories, methods, materials, and techniques. The program emphasizes connecting academic concepts with real-world application, offering numerous practical experiences to cultivate a reflective and skilled teaching approach. The TESOL faculty consists of seasoned ESL/EFL instructors and active researchers who contribute to internationally recognized, peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, for working professionals' convenience, TESOL courses are frequently scheduled in the evening.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States and whose native language is not English normally must achieve satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System test (IELTS). In recognition of the fact that COVID-19 has made it significantly difficult for many students to register for and take these tests, we are allowing students to take the Duolingo English Test in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS test for applicants applying for admittance. Minimum of a 3.0 GPA required for newly admitted or current/former ISU Graduate Students. GPA required may be higher based on availability.
Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.
Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.
Tuition
USD
30,152