Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate

This program provides basic background and skills for teachers of English as a second or foreign language in 160 student-teacher contact hours including at least 40 contact hours of practicum.

All of the 5000-level courses may also count toward the MA with a major in English as a second language or the MA with a major in linguistics. Note that this program does not lead to teacher certification for Texas public schools.

Prerequisites for the certificate

TOEFL is required for international students
GRE is not required
LING 4040
or
LING 5040 - Principles of Linguistics or equivalent

Required courses

LING 5060 - Second Language Acquisition
LING 5080 - Teaching English as a Second Language
LING 5090 - Pedagogical English Grammar
LING 5340 - Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language

Disclosures

The Gainful Employment Disclosures for Graduate Academic Certificates may be found at tsgs.unt.edu/certificatedisclosure.