Program Options
Two graduate certificates are available in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
The certificate programs do not include the credits required to test for K-12 licensure. This option is available with the Teaching English as a Second Language master's program with licensure emphasis.
TESOL Certificate
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate prepares college graduates to teach English in non-English speaking countries by providing the entry-level credentials required in most countries.
The program is 9 credits.
Admission requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Interview with the program director.
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA overall, last two years or in major.
The program is available on campus and online.
Advanced TESOL Certificate
The Advanced Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate is designed for those with a Master’s-level credential in non-TESL fields with the necessary qualifications to teach college-level ESL courses in the United States.
Students in the program learn the intricacies of teaching language and culture at the college level in intercultural and multicultural settings.
The program is 18 credits.
Admission requirements
- Completion of a master’s degree
- One year of a second language or equivalent proficiency
- Completion of an introductory course in linguistics
The program is available on campus and online.