Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Graduate Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) will be awarded to students who successfully complete a series of five graduate courses (15 hours) offered by the Department of AL/ESL. The Graduate TESOL Certificate is an entry-level credential for those who plan short-term stays overseas or who are interested in employment in adult schools, private language institutes, or non-profit organizations that offer adult English language courses.

Through this certificate program, students will:

• Learn language teaching methodology and principles of second language acquisition
• Study the nature of language and the structure of English
• Gain practical experience in language classrooms