Online Graduate Certificate in TESOL
Learn the methodology of teaching English to non-native speakers. In this program, you will learn how to teach English through a study of linguistics, culture and community, grammar, and pronunciation.
Students who have or are pursuing Pennsylvania Instructional I certification may be eligible to receive an ESL Program Specialist (PK–12) certification with the completion of the coursework.
At a glance
Program Credits
21
Standard Completion Time
2 yrs
Program Highlights
- Program can be started in any semester and completed in as few as a year and a half.
- 50% tuition discount for educators working in Christian schools.
- Field experience integrated into all courses.
- Students near campus can practice teaching English to non-native speakers by volunteering at the University’s weekly Community English Language Program.
Typical Program Curriculum
| Semester | 21 Required Credits |
| Spring or Summer | THE 601 or BIB 621 TSL 611 Foundations of Teaching English Learners |
| Fall | TSL 641 Linguistics and Language Learning TSL 642 English Grammar and Pronunciation |
| Spring | TSL 643 Advanced ESL Methods and Assessment TSL 644 Language, Culture, and Community |
| Summer or Fall | TSL 692 ESL Practicum |
Requirements
To enter the program, the candidate will:
- Apply and complete Cairn University’s Graduate Program enrollment process
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (with a cumulative GPA of 3.0) from an accredited undergraduate institution and submit proof in the form of official transcripts
To complete the program, the candidate will:
- Successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successfully complete all practicums and student teaching
For more information about the online Graduate Certificate in TESOL, email grad-education@cairn.edu.
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