Jun 22, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate


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6 Credits hours

An intensive certificate program that prepares students and professionals to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. A grade of B or better is required in all coursework for the TESOL certificate.

Graduate Certificate Requirements


  • Credit hours earned for a certificate may be applied toward another degree program.
  • Coursework taken more than 7 years before the certificate is awarded may not be applied toward certificate requirements.
  • Students earning a graduate certificate are not eligible to participate in commencement exercises, but the credential will be added to their official transcript record.

Graduate Studies Admission Criteria and Application Process


Refer to the Admission  section of the bulletin for information about Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process.

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