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Program Description
The Second Language Instruction certificate is designed for national and international in-service teachers who work with students learning English as a second or foreign language at elementary, secondary, university, or adult education programs. It includes training in theoretical and applied linguistics, second language teaching methodology, and the cultural aspects of language learning, teaching, and assessment.
This certificate has been approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board and is awarded by Sam Houston State University.
Admissions
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate in Second Language Instruction must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
Certificate Requirements
Graduate Certificate in Second Language Instruction
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Choose all from: BESL 5301 <BESL 565> Applied Linguistics for Classroom Teachers BESL 5302 <BESL 571> Social, Cultural and Language Influences on Learning BESL 5303 <BESL 574> Teaching ESL: Oral Language Communication BESL 5304 <BESL 577> Second Language Acquisition and Development |
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