Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate Online Education Program

	Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate
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Program Title:	Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate
College:	Drexel University Online
Description:	The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate program is an add-on certificate available to students that currently possess a K-12 teaching certificate and want to become instructors of English as a Second Language. Credits earned through this program may be applied toward the MS in the Science of Instruction. The 12-credit TESL certificate program covers the theory and practice of second language education, the structure and sound of English, the design and assessment of ESL course materials, as well as broader issues in intercultural learning. It does not require that the instructor speak another language. Credits earned through this program may be applied toward the MS in the Science of Instruction. This program is offered by Drexel's School of Education, ranked as one of America's Best Graduate Schools 2010 by U.S.News & World Report.

Accreditation:	Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities (?)
Delivery Format:	Courses online, Offline practicum required (?)
Educational Level:	Continuing Education (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Bachelor's degree from accredited institution, undergrad GPA of 3.0 or higher (grad GPA's will also be considered). GPA's of 2.75 to 2.99 must take and achieve required qualifying scores on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Assessments.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Address:
3001 Market Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Quarter System: 4 Quarters per year.

Average Cost per Credit:
Bachelor’s Degree Program tuition: between $352 - $525 per credit (varies by program); Master’s Degree Program tuition: between $510 - $915 per credit (varies by program).

Credit-earning Options:
Drexel University Online allows students to earn college credit from previous studies, certifications, etc. Credit-earning options vary by program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are available online 24 hours a day. Students login and are able to view lectures, assignments, projects, and threaded discussions. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
PC or MAC, Web Browser, 56Kpbs Modem Internet Connection or better, 16-bit Sound Card and Speakers or better.

Geographic Restrictions:
United States and Canada residents only.

On-Campus Requirement:
The majority of online degrees and certificates offered by Drexel are available entirely online. A few programs do have an on-campus requirement.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarships are available for several of Drexel's online programs.

Loans Offered:
Drexel offers a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.

Registration Details:
Completion of an online application is required for all programs. See individual programs for additional requirements (minimum GPA, test scores, etc.)