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The Graduate Certificate in English Language Development Pre-K-12 is for anyone working with K-12 learners who are non-native speakers of English. Earning this certificate will prepare you to better support English language learners by providing you with new knowledge, skills and understandings of how youth of all ages develop English language ability. No special expertise or background is needed to pursue the certificate, just a passion to learn how to teach and support those learning English.
Official Certificate Name: Graduate Certificate in Language Development Pre-K
Certificate Type: Graduate Certificate
What can I do with this certificate?
You can become a better teacher and advocate for those students learning English as a new language. Earning this certificate will prepare you to be a better teacher of English language learners because you will have new knowledge, skills, and understanding for how youth of all ages develop English language ability.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.
A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- An application letter that is no more than two (2) pages: Identify your personal and professional goals. Describe your academic and professional experiences related to this degree program. Be sure to explicitly identify teaching certifications and experiences (if any). Detail your purpose in pursuing this program, and why you think it is a good fit for your personal and professional goals.
- A resume that provides contact information for at least one professional reference.
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