Certificate of Advanced Study in English as a Second Language

The Post-Master’s Certificate of Advanced Study in English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed to meet the needs of classroom teachers, administrators, and other educators who want to pursue advanced graduate study in ESL and related areas and/or earn Maine endorsement as an ESL teacher, K-12. The CAS requires thirty credit hours of graduate coursework beyond the master’s degree, including a capstone experience. Students may design a program to suit their needs for advanced study. The program will vary depending on the master’s degree focus and the goals of the student. Participants will have considerable choice in designing coursework and projects and will work closely with a faculty advisor.

Transfer Policy

Previously completed graduate courses may be approved for transfer into a graduate program within the literacy education program if credits for the courses were earned no more than five years prior to matriculation, with grades of B or better. A syllabus for each course submitted for transfer credit must be provided upon application.

For previous work completed through the University of Maine System, up to twelve credits may be accepted if the courses meet the requirements above and are equivalent to core courses or elective courses in the relevant USM program of study. Up to six graduate credits completed at institutions outside of the University of Maine System may be accepted if the courses meet the requirements above and are equivalent to core courses or elective courses in the relevant USM program of study.

Transfer of more than twelve University of Maine System credits or six non-University of Maine System credits may be approved by the program coordinator and faculty. These credits may include certificate of graduate study program courses and professional development in-service graduate courses. Requests for the transfer of credits taken more than five years prior to matriculation may also be evaluated and approved by the program coordinator and faculty

Admissions Information for C.A.S. in English as a Second Language

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For more information about this program, please contact:

Laura O'Neill
Coordinator of Advising
loneill@usm.maine.edu
(207) 780-5056