Programs
The Professional Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages) provides an entry-level credential for persons who
want academic training in the essential elements of the TESOL
profession. The three courses in this nine-credit program provide an
overview of the field, a basic grasp of English linguistics and a
survey of important language teaching methods. All of the courses in
the Professional Certificate program can be applied toward the
requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate in TESOL, the
Add-on Endorsement in ESL, and the Master of Science in Education
(TESOL Concentration). (This is NOT a licensure program. This program
is NOT for those seeking the Add-on Endorsement in ESL; see the Add-on Endorsement
program description.)
Admission Requirements for
the Professional Certificate in TESOL
Admission to the Professional Certificate in TESOL
program requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or
college. Applicants must have at least one of the following: 3.0
undergraduate grade point average (4.0 scale), 3.0 grade point average
for prior graduate courses or satisfactory GRE scores (general test)
earned no more than five years prior to enrollment. Applicants whose
native language is not English must submit either a satisfactory TOEFL
score earned no more than 12 months prior to the date of enrollment or
satisfactory GRE scores as described above. All applicants must also
submit an essay.
Required Courses for
the
Professional Certificate in TESOL
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