English as a Second Language English as a Second Language Virginia State Licensure Virginia State Licensure

& Master Degree Program& Master Degree Program

About FAST TRAIN ProgramsAbout FAST TRAIN Programs

• Began in 1990 as a cooperation with VDOE, US State Department, and MASON

• 1,200 graduates teaching in over 40 countries• Programs include:– Elementary Education, ESL Education, Special

Education, and Advanced IB Studies

ESOL Endorsement ProgramESOL Endorsement Program• Seven courses for VA State Add-on

Endorsement– Topics include Multicultural Education,

Assessment, Language Acquisition, Literacy, and Linguistics

– Course schedule is dictated by the cohort – you decide if evening, online, or intensive courses work best for your group

ESOL Endorsement ProgramESOL Endorsement Program• 7 Courses• 6 credits of a foreign language (may be

undergraduate)• Passing scores on the VCLA test• Passing scores on the Praxis 1 exam or

qualifying SAT/ACT scores (see website for scores)

Requirement for LicensureRequirement for LicensureFor non-licensed teachers or instructional

assistants, you will also need:

•EDUC 511: Intro to Teaching This course will be done on your own during the course of the program (online or on

campus in the summer)

•EDCI 790: Internship

ESOL Optional M.Ed. ProgramESOL Optional M.Ed. Program

• Two additional courses + elective for M.Ed.– Master’s Degree in Education: Curriculum &

Instruction

• Requires intensive summer session• M.Ed. coursework is completed after

endorsement courses and after the elective

CourseworkCoursework

• Assignments allow you to explore issues facing language learners in your school

• Fieldwork Required– Complete 20 hours in your classroom (potentially)

or by working with your colleagues in the cohort

Admissions RequirementsAdmissions RequirementsFull Admission

•Bachelor’s Degree (with at least a 3.0 in last 60 credits)•Online Application•Department Form•Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities•Praxis I or qualifying SAT/ACT Scores•Letters of Rec & Goals Statement

Questions?Questions?Contact:

Jackie KakarOutreach Coordinator, FAST TRAIN Programs

703-993-6010jkakar@gmu.edu

orJennifer Lebron

Coordinator, FAST TRAIN Programsjlebron@gmu.edu

703-993-2794http://fasttrain.gmu.edu