TESOL Certificate
The TESOL Certificate provides specialized instruction in the theory and skills of teaching English to learners for whom it is not a native language. The TESOL curriculum includes a rigorous core that covers language/linguistics, language acquisition, language pedagogy, assessment practices, and intercultural awareness and sensitivity. Graduates with a TESOL Certificate are equipped to change the world by teaching English to speakers of other languages around the world.
Requirements (16-18 credits)
Earning the certificate requires completion of the following courses and internship.
Practicum Experience
Required Courses
| ENG-170 | Introduction to Language | 3 |
| ENG-241 | Studies in English Grammar | 3 |
| TSL-305 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU-245 | Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Fluency | 3 |
| EDU-382TE | Methods of Teaching Sr High/Jr High/ Middle School Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
