Graduate Certificate in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
School systems today address a growing population of non-English-speaking students. You can gain the skills and knowledge needed for future teaching success by earning a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Successful students can use these courses to apply to the Arkansas Department of Education for a licensure endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL).
Teachers can use the certificate and endorsement to stand out in the job market and to enhance their school systems' rich, inclusive resources.
100%
Online Coursework
Practicum Required
15
Credit Hours
BA / BS
Degree Required
3.0 GPA required in last
60 hours of undergraduate courses
GRE
Waived
Required Courses
- CIED 59203 - Second Language Acquisition
- CIED 59303 - Second Language Methodologies
- CIED 59403 - Teaching People of Other Cultures
- CIED 59503 - Second Language Assessment
- CIED 59103 - Parent/Family Engagement for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students
or CIED 61903 - Teaching English Language Learners in the Content Areas
or CIED 63503 - Foundations and Issues in Bilingual and ESL Education
Arkansas Teacher Licensing Endorsement
Gain the skills and knowledge needed for future teaching success by taking four 3 hour courses required by the state of Arkansas to gain a licensure endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL). Licensed Arkansas teachers who complete the required courses below and pass the required PRAXIS test can apply to the Arkansas Department of Education for an ESL licensure endorsement.
Courses Include
- CIED 59203 - Second Language Acquisition
- CIED 59303 - Second Language Methodologies
- CIED 59403 - Teaching People of Other Cultures
- CIED 59503 - Second Language Assessment
- You must also pass the ESOL PRAXIS test
| Tuition / credit hour | $446.29 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.68 |
| Network & Data Systems | $13.10 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2024 rates for students studying completely online. Students in online programs who take an on-campus course will pay on-campus fees, mandatory and college fees, for only the on-campus course.
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
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