Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GC)
The graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) prepares graduate students to teach English learners in a variety of U.S. and international contexts, including K-12 and higher education.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:
- Students whose first language is English must have a minimum of two consecutive years of high school foreign language study or one year of college-level foreign language study or an equivalent. This requirement may be met in residence, but courses taken to fulfill it will not count toward the certificate.
- Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo of 110 to be admitted to the program.
TRack Options:
- 18 credits for non-licensure track/higher education preparation
- 19 credits for K-12 ESL licensure-preparation track
- Please note that transcripts of applicants pursuing K-12 ESL licensure will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if current professional education requirements have been met. Additional coursework may be required.
Admissions and Application Requirements:
Please visit the Graduate Studies page for complete application requirements.
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information about the TESOL Graduate Certificate, please contact Nancy Drescher, ESL Licensure Advisor.
Program Requirements
Common Core
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Restricted Electives
Select either Higher Education Preparation or K-12 ESL Licensure PreparationHigher Education Preparation - Choose 6 Credit(s).
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K-12 ESL Licensure Preparation - Choose 7 Credit(s). One (1) credit required for KSP 662.
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Degree Plan
First Year
Fall - 9 Credits
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Spring - 9 Credits
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