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

College of Arts and Sciences

The mission of the TESOL graduate certificate program is to provide candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to function as effective English language instructors in PreK12 classrooms, adult TESOL English language programs and in overseas English language programs.

The GC in TESOL coursework has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education and prepares candidates to take the PreK-12 Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC 126) in the ESL endorsement subject area. Please see the program webpage for requirements. Credits from the GC in TESOL can be applied to the MA degree in Linguistics.

Delivery Type:  Partially Online

Credit required/Time to completion: 24 credits

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Career Opportunities: School districts and universities across the state of Michigan.

Who should apply: Current educators looking to specialize in teaching English language learners or those wanting to add a TESOL certification to their credentials. Future educators who would like to teach English language learners in the U.S. or abroad. International educators who want to develop their qualifications and improve their teaching skills and graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in linguistics, education or related fields.