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Admission Requirements for TESOL Certificate

Admission to the Certificate Program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.  Other qualifications and application materials appear below.  Applicants should be mindful that meeting the minimum standards for admission does not guarantee admission.

Admission Qualifications and Application Materials

GPA

Applicants must have maintained an undergraduate grade-point average
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Recommendations Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.

Statement of Purpose

Applicants must submit a written statement of approximately 250 words outlining a proposed area of study, reasons for undertaking graduate study in this area, relevant work experience, and future career plans.

TOEFL and TWE (non-native speakers)

Applicants who are not native speakers of English must submit a score on the TOEFL iBT, or TOEFL and TWE, or IELTS, as part of their application. 
View English Proficiency Requirements
Application Form and Fees Applicants must submit the appropriate form and fees to the Graduate College.
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English Department
College of Arts & Sciences
Oklahoma State University
205 Morrill Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-9474
For Information about English Programs: english.information@okstate.edu
Webmaster: engweb@okstate.edu

Admission Checklist:

1) Apply to OSU Graduate College

2) Submit transcripts to:

  • OSU Graduate College
    202 Whitehurst Hall
    Stillwater, OK 74078

3) Send Statement of Purpose to English Department:

  • English Graduate Programs
    205 Morrill Hall
    Stillwater, OK 74078

4) Have two references send letters of recommendation to English Department.

5) Non-native English speakers must also submitTOEFL iBT, or TOEFL and TWE, or IELTS scores to the Graduate College.

View English Proficiency Requirements

Application Deadline

For fall admissions, the deadline for applications is July 15. For spring admissions, the priority deadline for applications is December 1.