Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Certificate

E-mail: gradenglish@bgsu.edu

Graduate students at Bowling Green State University have the opportunity to earn a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This set of courses serves as excellent preparation for those who wish to teach English overseas or for those wishing to pursue further studies in linguistics. Some programs outside of the English Department may accept this certificate as part of their graduate degree program. 

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the syntax, phonology, and morphology of the English language to demonstrate a clear understanding of how language works. 
• Compare and contrast English with different languages in order to understand which aspects of English will be challenging for English language learners.   
• Examine how Second Language Acquisition theories and research inform pedagogical practices. 
• Design and create teaching materials for English language learners in a variety of settings. 
• Integrate knowledge about theories with reflective teaching practices. 

Admission Requirements

Documents required:

• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose - roughly two pages, double-spaced.
• In addition, applicants must demonstrate sufficient command of spoken and written English to complete the coursework. English proficiency is demonstrated by way of an interview with the TESOL program coordinator or ESOL director, test scores (TOEFL, IELTS), and/or a writing sample.

Please review the TESOL certificate program website at http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/english/graduate-programs/tesol-certificate-program.htmlfor detailed information about admission requirements.

Please contact gradenglish@bgsu.edu for more information.

International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement. 

Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

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