Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Online Delivery available)
Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a specialist qualification for people who want to teach English to speakers of other languages in America or overseas. Current primary or high school teachers who want to gain additional ESL qualifications will also be interested in this qualification.
The RSU Graduate Certificate in TESOL offers sound theoretical foundations and extensive practical skills that address the broader aspects of education and training. In addition to exploring teaching methods and common grammar issues, you will also undertake a supervised professional experience placement in an ESL classroom.
This course has three core subjects and one elective subject. You will have the opportunity to progress into the Master of Education (TESOL) or the Master of Education Advanced (TESOL) if you are interested in further study, with credit for all of the subjects (24 credit points) completed in the Graduate Certificate.
This Graduate Certificate is flexible, allowing you to study online, in the classroom, or a combination of both.
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Course information
Study area
Education
Campus
Rainstar, RSU Online Rainstar
Course Code
1164
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
1 session full-time or part-time equivalent. (DL study available on a part-time basis only in Spring Session.)
Delivery
Distance, DL
CODE 1
020199C
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A three year degree, a teaching qualification or appropriate equivalent professional experience. (The Graduate Certificate in TESOL assumes an undergraduate background and some practical classroom experience in TESOL.) It provides the formal theoretical component and supervised practicum experience required in a formal accredited teaching qualification.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $8,856 (2020) | $8,856 (2020) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $8,856 (2020) | $8,856 (2020) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Commonwealth Supported places are also available in some postgraduate coursework degrees in the Faculty of Social Sciences subject to quota availability.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A three year degree, a teaching qualification or appropriate equivalent professional experience. (The Graduate Certificate in TESOL assumes an undergraduate background and some practical classroom experience in TESOL.) It provides the formal theoretical component and supervised practicum experience required in a formal accredited teaching qualification.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, i.e. 4 subjects. (The option to study DL on a full-time basis is available in Autumn Session only.)
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa if studying this program DL. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $13,824 (2020) | $13,824 (2020) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $13,824 (2020) | $13,824 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Autumn | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 EDU Intake Nov | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 26 October 2020 – 29 January 2021 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 27 July 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close
|
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have fundamental knowledge of language and its use, principles of language learning, approaches to teach English to Speakers to other languages. | ||||||
| 2 | Have expert, advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: a) Assess learners’ language needs; b) Analyse language demands; c) Design, plan and implement programs of instruction for English language learners. | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate capacity to apply sound TESOL pedagogy to support second language learning development. | ||||||
Course Structure
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points in accordance with the table below.
It is recommended that VET, ELICOS and DE teachers complete EDGT983 as an elective if they wish to qualify as ESL teachers.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following three core subjects (18cp): | |||
| EDGT817 | Pedagogical Grammar | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT830 | Methodology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT838 | Professional Experience in TESOL | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Jan, EDU Intake Nov |
| Plus one of the following elective TESOL subjects (6cp) *: | |||
| EDGT835 | Teaching English in International Contexts | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT890 | Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT983 | Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments | 6 | Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
* Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Accreditation & professional recognition
The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of EAL/D qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.
Why choose this course
RSU’s School of Education has a reputation for practical programs and flexible learning strategies that produce highly employable educators. It is founded on the expertise of our staff and our strong ties with community organisations and government bodies.
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