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:
- TCNJ certificate
- Certificate of Qualification (CQ) – US and Non-US Citizens
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.