TESOL (Graduate Certificate)

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TESOL (Graduate Certificate)

TESOL (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in TESOL provides training in the fundamentals of teaching English to non-native speakers.

The program offers students with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline a thorough grounding in the English language so that they have the knowledge needed to teach in a variety of settings, including adult education, private companies, K-12 schools, and overseas.

Note that every state has its own requirements for licensure. This program is not a substitute for the Master of Arts (MA) in English with a concentration in TESOL nor does it fully complete the state of Louisiana's requirements for ESOL teacher certification. All certificate courses can be applied to the MA if students decide to seek that degree.

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The Studio

The Studio serves as a 21st-century lab and small-group workspace for UL students in the English Department to learn, create, prosper, and transition from student to professional. Students can work on and complete solo or collaborative projects for clients, including local non-profits and UL programs, with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Literary Journals

Get involved with , the graduate-run literary journal housed in the English department, and , our in-house print literary journal featuring creative work from current students.

Work on Publications

Explore your passion for writing and publication by contributing to and working for The Southwestern Review, the English program's in-house literary journal.

Work with Faculty Mentors

Explore a topic of interest with the help of a faculty mentor. English faculty have a range of interests and can help you identify and complete research and writing projects meaningful to you. You can work closely with our linguists, folklorists, professional writers, poets, dramatist, novelists, rhetoricians, and literary scholars.

Application Information

Application Deadlines

Fall: June 30 (Domestic) | May 15 (International)

Spring: November 30 (Domestic) | October 1 (International)

Contact

For more information about the program, please contact the Graduate Coordinator for Incoming Students.

Dr. Laurel Ryan, Graduate Coordinator
(englgrad@louisiana.edu)
337-482-5512

English According to Grad Students and Faculty

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TESOL Graduate Certificate

The English Department faculty gave me and my graduate school colleagues the tools we need to understand how language and culture function. They prepared us to understand the challenges faced by students learning to speak English as a second language.

Donna Bonner - Master of Arts in English and TESOL certification completer

TESOL Graduate Certificate

“The English department at �鶹AV really feels more like home to me than any other place; it is where I've developed the most as an intellectual and as a person. The faculty, staff, and community at �鶹AV that work to create that feeling are my favorite part of the program.”

Tyler Martinez, Master of English Alumni

Careers in TESOL

Alumni Spotlight: Donna Bonner

My name is Donna Bonner. I currently serve as the Lead Learning Facilitator and Coordinator for English as a Second Language in the Adult Education program at South Louisiana Community College. I earned a Master of Arts in English, with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language, from the �鶹AV in 2022. Today, I am a proud UL graduate, employee of an Adult Education program, and teacher of many wonderful students. The program in which I work serves 70+ adult students from over 20 nations, with over 10 different home languages, assisting them to gain skills to succeed in education and careers in the United States. My study in the UL English Department allowed me to acquire the language teaching skills and the intercultural sensitivity to guide my students in their life journeys. My study also allowed me to embark on my exciting career in cross cultural education and to contribute to scholarship and community advancement. Thank you, �鶹AV!

TESOL Graduate Certification - 2023

Lead Learning Facilitator and Coordinator for English as a Second Language in the Adult Education program at South Louisiana Community College

Career Opportunities

ESL Teacher
ESL Instructor in K-12 Schools
Adult Education Teacher
Language School Instructor
Private Tutor
Online English Instructor
Corporate English Trainer
Curriculum Developer
Language Program Coordinator
International School Teacher
Language Assessment Specialist
Educational Consultant

Program Requirements

Students must have a bachelor's degree in any field.

An applicant should submit the following items for admission:

Online application for admission
Application fee
Official transcript showing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application review).
International applicants who have not received a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an accredited university in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, or New Zealand must submit proof of English language ability according to the Graduate School’s requirements.

Students must complete the following five courses:

ENGL 452 Language, Culture and Society
ENGL 506 Principles of Linguistics
ENGL 561 Syntax, Morphology and Semantics for ESOL Teachers
ENGL 562 Applied Phonetics and Pronunciation Teaching
ENGL 563 Second Language Acquisition

Learn more about the TESOL Graduate Certificate curriculum in the

Resources

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