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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This online certificate offers professional preparation in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

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This program is perfect for...

Individuals who wish to teach English to school-aged and adult learners in the U.S.
Those who want a career teaching English in their home country
TESOL teachers who want to update their methods and online strategies of teaching English
Individuals who wish to teach English abroad

What you can learn.

Explore techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to English-as-second-language speakers
Learn formulation of lesson plans, writing objectives, teaching strategies, selection of classroom materials, and assessment design for English learners at all levels
Discover concepts of linguistics and knowledge of how linguistics’ principles impact learners of English as a second language
Acquire the use of instructional technology when teaching English as a second language

About this program.

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate at UCLA Extension prepares teachers to teach English as a Second, or Foreign, language to diverse populations of English Learners.

The program covers applicable theory in linguistics and in second language development, methods in teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing, current technologies for teaching English, and cultural competency and cultural diversity understanding.

This certificate program is completed 100% online.

What our certificates have done for our students.

85%

feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers

1 in 4

received a salary increase after starting a certificate program

50%

switched careers after completing a certificate program

85%

recommend a certificate program to others

Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (6)

Required Courses

Students must first complete EDUC 825. Students must pass all four core courses with a C or better, or be concurrently enrolled in the fourth core course, to be eligible for TESOL Practicum Portfolio.

Introduction to the TESOL Program

EDUC 825

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking

EDUC X 425.01

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Cultural Perspectives and Teaching Methods in TESOL

EDUC X 425.02

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Educators: English Grammar and Language

EDUC X 425.03

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Instructional Technologies for TESOL Classrooms

EDUC X 425.04

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

TESOL Practicum Portfolio

EDUC X 425.05

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Admission Requirements

Applicants of this program are required to submit the following:

Bachelor's degree official transcripts
English language proficiency (minimum) scores for non-native English speakers, if English is not the primary language of the country in which you have obtained your bachelor's degree:
- TOEFL iBT: 85
  IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
  DuoLingo: 55

To improve your English language skills or prepare for an English language test, please visit UCLA Extension English Language Programs.

Note: Students who earned their Bachelor's degree from a university located in a country in which English is the primary language are not required to submit English language proficiency scores.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

140.00

Estimated Program Tuition

3100.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

20.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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