Enhance your bachelor's degree with a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificate. This undergraduate certificate will provide you with specialized knowledge of English language fundamentals. You'll learn the relationship between language and culture, communication across cultures, and how to approach the teaching and assessment of English as a second language (ESL). The TESL certificate at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ is available to undergraduate students and non-degree seeking professionals, including teachers who wish to prepare for adding an ESL endorsement.
Program Highlights
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Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's regular academic calendar.
Careers
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Interpreters and Translators
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Requirements
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Six credit hours of general education composition courses, or permission of the instructor
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If you are not pursuing a bachelor's degree at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, you will apply as a non-degree seeking student
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Current Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students should talk to their current academic advisor about adding this certificate to their studies
Transfer
At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
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Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
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