Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language
The Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language is designed for provisionally and professionally certified teachers and administrators who would like to obtain foundational knowledge in English language learning. Students who complete the certificate program receive official transcript recognition of their work and a certificate from the department. Certificate completers are able to plan effective instruction for English language learners and may earn state endorsement in ESL.
Program Outcomes
Those who complete the program will be able to plan effective instruction for English language learners and may earn state endorsement in ESL.
Admissions Information for the CGS in English as a Second Language
For more information about this program, please contact:
Laura O'Neill
Coordinator of Advising
loneill@usm.maine.edu
(207) 780-5056
Courses & Requirements
Requirements (15 credits)
- EDU 558 Content Based Curriculum for English Language Learners OR
- EDU 557 Teaching Writing to Multilingual Learners
- EDU 559 Aspects of Reading for Multilingual Learners
- EDU 561 Aspects of the English Language
- EDU 562 Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
- EDU 563 ESL Testing and Assessment
The required courses may be taken in any order.
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