Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of North Dakota

Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective ELL, ESL or TESOL educator. Be prepared to teach English to speakers of other languages. Serve culturally diverse students in K-12 schools, adult education programs, and university intensive English programs in the U.S. and internationally. UND's online TESOL certificate prepares professional teachers to enter this growing field and help students with the challenges of learning English.

Department: Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice  |  Duration: 1.5 years (20 credit hours)  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall (June 1* | Aug. 10), Summer (March 1* | May 10), Spring (Nov. 1* | Jan. 1)  |  Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. Required courses include T&L 513 Linguistics for ELL Teachers; T&L 537 ELL Methods and Materials; T&L 514 Introduction to Multilingual Education; T&L 551 Second Language Acquisition for ELL Teachers; T&L 580 Practicum in Schools; EFR 506 Multicultural Education.

Career pathways

Students who complete the TESOL certificate program are ready to teach ELL, ESL or EFL students in the U.S. and internationally. There is currently a national shortage of ELL teachers.

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