Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (online) (Z128)
Graduate Certificate Program
College: Education
ABSTRACT
The TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) post-baccalaureate certificate program includes four courses and is designed for in-service educators, students studying language, and others. Transform your career, and improve education for English learners. Fulfill your district's continuing education credits requirements!
Each condensed course is delivered entirely online—no commuting or parking required. Take courses in the comfort of your home, school, or office!
Website: http://www.education.umd.edu
Courses: EDCI
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website.
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | Fall 2019: 30 July (extended) | 15 Oct |
| Fall 2020: 15 May | ||
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I and L visas and immigrants | N/A | N/A |
Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at: http://go.umd.edu/ONL-TESOL-PBC
12 credits required
Students choose one of the following tracks:
TESOL Practice
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TLPL664 | Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues | 3 |
| TLPL665 | Methods of Teaching ESOL | 3 |
| TLPL662 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Language Policy in TESOL and Applied Linguistics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TLPL664 | Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues | 3 |
| TLPL660 | Foundations of Literacy and Biliteracy Development | 3 |
| TLPL662 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Theoretical Foundations of TESOL and Applied Linguistics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TLPL664 | Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues | 3 |
| TLPL646 | Linguistics in Education | 3 |
| TLPL662 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |