Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Program Leader: Dr. Eric Dwyer
E-mail: dwyere@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2078
Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Brief Description of the Program:

The TESOL Certificate Program enables teachers to extend their competence in teaching foreign languages, particularly English. Completion of the TESOL Certificate Program qualifies the candidate to receive a Florida State Endorsement in Teaching English to non-speakers grades K-12. The program also assists prospective teachers to receive a professional credential that may assist them in successful employment in other countries. 

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from accredited institutions;
2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of upper-division undergraduate coursework.

Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 18

Program of Study: 

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