English as a Second Language PK-12
English as a Second Language (ESL/ESOL)/Special Education Graduate Certificate (ELSE)
Introduction
- Certificate for teachers seeking cross-over training in ESL and Special Education. The certificate would be open to in-service teacher only. A core of six courses is required:3 courses in ESL and 3 courses in Special Education. Field experience would be required in all coursework.
Admissions
Currently Enrolled Students
If a student is already enrolled in one of our master's, certificate or doctoral programs, she /he would need to complete a Declaration of Secondary Program at http://gse.gmu.edu/forms/academic/DeclarationSecondary.pdf and submit it for advisor approval followed by the associate dean's approval.
Prospective Student
If a student is not enrolled in a CEHD program, she/he will need to complete the standard GMU graduate admissions application with the required supporting documentation,including goals statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts.
ESL Courses
- EDCI 516: Bilingualism and Language Acquisition Research (3 credit hours)
- EDCI 519: Methods of Teaching Multilingual Students (3 credit hours)
- EDCI 520: Assessment of Language Learners (3 credit hours)
Special Education Courses
Select one from course list (3 credit hours):
- EDSE 501: Introduction to Special Education (3 credit hours)
- EDSE 540: Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum (3 credit hours)
One Course (3 credit hours):
- EDSE 503: Language Development and Reading (3 credit hours)
Select one from course list (3 credit hours):
- EDSE 626: The Inclusive Classroom (3 credit hours)
- EDSE 628: Elementary Reading, Curriculum, and Strategies for Students who Access the General Education Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDSE 629: Secondary Curriculum and Strategies for Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum (3 credit hours)