Program Overview

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate

The online TESOL Graduate Certificate from the University of West Florida is approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and can be completed in 12 months. Licensed Florida teachers who complete this program may apply for ESOL Endorsement with FLDOE.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: August 17
• Credit Hours: 15
• Course Length: 8 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 12 months

Why Study TESOL at UWF?

UWF's Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) graduate certificate prepares educators to teach English as an additional language in a variety of settings in the United States and overseas. This 100% online program features a curriculum grounded in the five domains of TESOL adopted by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and based on recommendations by the International TESOL Organization.

What You Will Learn

Coursework is designed to provide the theory and practical knowledge needed to prepare completers to teach English as an additional language in a variety of settings. You will study topics including:

• Cross-cultural communication
• Second language acquisition
• Components of language
• Methods of teaching ESOL
• ESOL curriculum development
• Testing and evaluation

Courses & Requirements

The TESOL Graduate Certificate program requires 15 credit hours of coursework. All students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in each course and have a cumulative 3.00 GPA for courses in the certificate.

Required Courses

• TSL 5142 - ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development
• TSL 5250 - Applied Linguistics
• TSL 5345 - Methods of Teaching ESOL
• TSL 5440 - ESOL Testing and Evaluation
• TSL 5525 - Cross-Cultural Communication and Understanding

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida's online Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate program, you must be admitted into the University as a degree- or non-degree-seeking graduate student.

Careers & Outcomes

When you earn your TESOL certification online with UWF, you will be qualified to teach English to non-native speakers in a variety of settings in the U.S. and overseas.

Job Titles

• Adult Literacy Teacher
• ESL Teacher
• English Language Curriculum Specialist
• Private Tutor
• International ESL Teacher

Career Outlook

• The median pay for ESL teachers is $58,590
• Florida is one of the top five states with the highest employment level in Second Language Instructors
• 4,200 job openings are projected each year

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour: $416.50
• Total Tuition for the program: $6,247.50

Military & Financial Aid

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan.

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses you will take in the TESOL Graduate Certificate program.

Course Descriptions

• TSL 5142 - ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development: The course is designed to prepare teachers of multilingual learners (MLs) to help them recognize and meet the unique academic needs of MLs in learning content and their development of English as an additional language.
• TSL 5250 - Applied Linguistics: This course focuses on preparing educators to work effectively with English Learners (ELLs) with specific focus on how knowledge of language can benefit them in their teaching of ELLs.
• TSL 5345 - Methods of Teaching ESOL: This course offers an in-depth examination of approaches, methods, and techniques suitable for teaching Multilingual Learners of English (MLEs).
• TSL 5440 - ESOL Testing and Evaluation: This course is designed to help prepare teachers of English language learners (ELLs) to evaluate instructional outcomes and appropriately identify the role of culture and the effect of English language proficiency on testing and evaluation of ELLs.

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