Certificate in TESOL (On Campus and Online)
18 units
The on-campus and online certificate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) prepares postbaccalaureate students who desire specialized skills in TESOL but do not wish to pursue the full graduate degree (Master of Arts in TESOL). The six-course certificate offers broad exposure to the field of TESOL, focusing on teaching speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills, along with an overview of language learning and intercultural communication. Certificate holders are qualified for volunteer and entry-level English language teaching positions domestically and globally. Ideal for supplementing and enhancing traditional ministry within multicultural or cross-cultural environments or for those working with language learners who want to expand their knowledge base, the TESOL certificate program incorporates coursework that will apply toward the MA in TESOL for those who subsequently choose to pursue the master’s degree.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| TESL 505 | Second-language Acquisition | 3 |
| TESL 515 | Teaching English Grammar | 3 |
| TESL 545 | Second-language Pedagogy I | 3 |
| TESL 550 | Second-language Pedagogy II | 3 |
| TESL 557 | Reflective Teaching | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication and Language Teaching | ||
| Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Admission
University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admission to the University). Program-specific application requirements are available online.
International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.