Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at California State University Long Beach is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Language Acquisition
- Phonology
- Education Across Cultures
- Second Language Teaching Methods
- Second Language Curriculum Development
- Second Language Testing & Assessment
- Literacy and Linguistics
- Rebekha J. Abbuhl,
- Michael B. Ahland,
- John Attinasi ( Emeritus),
- Michael J. Fender,
- Malcolm A. Finney,
- Nancy Hall,
- Robert M. Hertz (Emeritus),
- Alexandra M. Jaffe,
- Wendy Klein,
- Lorraine E. Kumpf,
- Barbara LeMaster,
- Xiaoping Liang (Emeritus),
- Carol D. Lord (Emeritus)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Prerequisites
1. Baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 on last 60 units.
2. LING 325 Modern English Grammar (3) (or equivalent)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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