The international school community recognizes and respects TCNJ’s graduate global programs.
Programs
- Teaching English as a Second Language, MEd
- Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor: Yiqiang Wu, wuyiqian@tcnj.edu
Global
location*
Online
in-person option
for summer courses*
15-30 Credits
varies based on the program
*All global in-person summer courses are scheduled in Portugal at Nova School of Business & Economics (located in sunny Carcavelos, about 15 miles west of Lisbon). See details for the Portugal campus.
Admission Requirements
An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or other approved institution.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) was taken within the last five years. See test waiver information.
A completed online application.
Current resume.
Two strong letters of recommendation (e.g., unequivocal endorsements and letters from supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work are weighted favorably).
Personal essay.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants for whom English is a second language and who have limited experience working/learning in an English language environment.
Applicants must also meet the specific admission requirements of their selected certificate programs.
Certification and Graduation Requirements
All students who complete the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) MEd program will receive the following:
- TCNJ diploma
All students who complete the TESL Certificate program will receive the following:
- Certificate of Qualification (CQ) – US and Non-US Citizens
- TCNJ certificate
Certificate of Qualification (CQ) (US and Non-US Citizens)
The Certificate of Qualification (CQ) is a graduation document available to all students (US Citizens and non-US citizens). The School of Education developed the CQ, produced and disbursed by TCNJ’s Certification Office. It verifies successful completion of the required graduate coursework for a teacher preparation program. It is a credential widely recognized by International Schools and their accrediting agencies.
Program Requirements/Program Planner
TESL Program Planner (PDF) – Please refer to the program planner for all course requirements.