TESOL (Certificate)
College of EducationDepartment of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences
The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate will provide the curriculum needed for those who wish to specialize in teaching English language learners in the K-12 setting and also fulfill the education requirements for the ESOL endorsement. TESOL qualifications support learners whose first language isn’t English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond.
The teaching profession provides opportunities for having long-term impact on learners’ lives. Students in this program will have opportunities to construct new professional knowledge and will be encouraged to reflect on pedagogy and their philosophy about teaching.
Program Admission Requirements
- Submission of a FGCU Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Certificate Application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 credits attempted accruing to the undergraduate degree.
- Baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution documented by official transcripts.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits specified by the certificate program.
- A grade of B or higher must be earned in all College of Education courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.