Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree
• Provisional or professional teaching license
• An interest in English language learning

To earn a certificate, students must complete 75 percent of the required coursework at USM, and earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in each course.

Application Materials
Candidates should submit all application materials to the USM Office of Graduate Admissions, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300.

A complete application consists of:

• Application form (pdf) (this is NOT an online application)
• Nonrefundable processing fee of $25.00, payable to USM
• Official Transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities from which you received a degree
• Current Resume
• Personal Statement
• Teacher Credential Summary Form (pdf)

Your application is reviewed when all materials have been submitted. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and receiving the admission decision once an application is complete.

Acceptance to a certificate program does not constitute acceptance to a master’s or post-master’s certificate of advanced study program. Applications for degree status must be made under separate cover.