TESOL Certificate (Non-Licensure)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This TESOL program provides students with the professional knowledge and skills necessary to teach English to speakers of other languages in the United States or abroad. The program offers three tracks to accommodate students with differing educational needs:

  1. a TESOL licensure minor;

  2. a TESOL minor (non-licensure), and

  3. a TESOL certificate (non-licensure).

Prerequisites

World Languages Requirement:

Completion of a minimum of a one-semester college-level world language course or its equivalent.

English Language Requirement:

A grade of “C” or higher in ENGLISH 1230.

TESOL Certificate (Non-Licensure)1

The TESOL certificate prepares students to teach English abroad or in adult ESL programs in the U.S. The certificate is open to all students regardless of their major. Note:  Certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid.  It would be particularly useful for those who wish to experience other cultures or work for international companies and organizations.

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
ENGLISH 2210Introduction to Linguistics3
ENGLISH 4670Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language3
ENGLISH 4740Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language3
Elective Course3
ENGLISH 3260
Language and Culture
ENGLISH 3250
Sociolinguistics
ENGLISH 3610
Second Language Acquisition
Total Credits12
1

Completion of this certificate does not lead to licensure.  Please contact the School of Education with further questions.