Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Overview
With an increasingly global society comes an increasing need for a common understanding of English as the language of commerce, and its relationship to other global languages.
This program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides graduate students with a solid foundation in the English language and offers strategies, firmly grounded in research, theory, and practice to teach ESL/EFL in the US, or teach EFL internationally.
Participants will learn the best practices of ESL/EFL (English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language) methodology through a combination of lecture, practicum, reflection, observation, and hands-on classroom experience. Whether participants want to teach overseas or work with immigrant populations in the USA, this graduate certificate program will provide them with the combination of theoretical and practical training to teach English to speakers of other languages in international arenas.
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Curriculum
Required Courses (14 q.h.)
| EDU 6300 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics: How English Is Structured and Used | 4 q.h. |
| EDU 6302 | Teaching, Learning, and Assessment: How English Is Learned and Used | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 6308 | Designing & Managing a ESL/EFL Classroom* | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 6312 | TESOL in Practice* | 4 q.h. |
Electives (4 q.h.)
Choose one of the following courses:
| EDU 6516 | Sheltered English Instruction and Assessment | 4 q.h. |
| EDU 6310 | Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students | 4 q.h. |
| EDU 6534 | Bilingualism, Second Language and Literacy Development | 4 q.h. |
*EDU 6302 is a prerequisite for EDU 6308 and EDU 6312
Total Quarter Hours: 18
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
- Professional resume: current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Graduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $7,902.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Graduate Tuition Rates for details.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)