Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate- ONLINE in Summer 2023

Since 2016, the University of Southern Indiana has offered a certification course in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). TESOL certification provides educational skills and theory in teaching English to speakers of other languages at home and abroad.

The intensive 6-credit course is offered during the summer term. [Note: This certification is offered at the undergraduate (WLC 423) OR graduate level (WLC 523).]

If you are an undergraduate who has not completed your bachelor’s degree, visit the undergraduate TESOL page for more information.

This certification offers:

• Methodological and theoretical training on second language acquisition
• Instruction in teaching methodologies
• In-person and online experience in the classroom

How to Enroll

• Current MASPC students can enroll in WLC 523 (TESOL Certification). These 6 credits count towards the 30 credits of their master’s degree.
  
  
• Non-degree seeking students and working professionals with an undergraduate degree need the following:
  • Complete the graduate application (Graduate Studies Office website). Select TESOL Certification.
  • Email the program director, Dr. Jessica Garcés Jensen, and briefly introduce yourself.
  • Enroll in WLC 523.