Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Liberal Arts.
About
TESOL is an exciting, in-demand, and interdisciplinary field that draws on linguistics, bilingual education, sociology, pedagogy, cultural studies, and information technology to provide English teachers with a solid foundation in the theory and praxis of second-language learning and teaching.
The 19-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program prepares teachers to meet the needs of adult learners who speak other native languages, both in the U.S. and abroad. The TESOL Certificate provides both a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on practical experiences.
TESOL graduates typically find employment both domestically and internationally as teachers, administrators, policymakers, materials developers, editors, cultural liaisons, and language program directors. They work in such diverse settings as schools, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, community and faith-based centers, and international businesses.
The program can be completed in one calendar year; all certificate credits can be applied to the MA in TESOL at IUPUI.