Online Graduate Certificate – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Based on our 25+ years in quality TESOL educator preparation, this
online certificate program expands your language career opportunities.
Program Overview
See how far our online Graduate Certificate – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) can take you
Backed by decades of instructional research and best practices, the Eastern Washington University online Graduate Certificate – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) enlists the same rigorous educational development as our on-campus program.
As a student, you will dive into the critical and social theories that inform a reflective and sound TESOL classroom practice. Embedded in the curriculum is an internship component designed to immerse you in practical learning experiences in the field teaching or tutoring non-native English speakers.
By taking advantage of convenient access to 100 percent online coursework and support from faculty who are dedicated to student success, you can earn your Graduate Certificate – TESOL online in as few as eight months.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online program, you will learn to:
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
Potential careers for graduates include:
- Corporate Instructor
- Private Tutor
- ESL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- International English Professor
- Corporate Instructor
- Private Tutor
- ESL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- International English Professor
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EWU offers a variety of graduate and post-master’s certificate programs in a convenient online format. Check out all our online certificate programs.
The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
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Tuition
Take advantage of EWU’s competitive tuition
The online Graduate Certificate – TESOL program features pay-by-the-course tuition, with the same affordable rate for all in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate – TESOL | $325 | $1,300 | $9,750* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
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Calendar
View important EWU dates, deadlines and schedules
The online Graduate Certificate – TESOL program is designed to be flexible for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar for upcoming start dates and deadlines for registration, required documents, and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/4/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/2/24 |
| Winter I | 12/30/24 | 12/16/24 | 12/24/24 | 12/28/24 |
| Winter II | 2/10/25 | 1/27/25 | 2/5/25 | 2/8/25 |
| Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
| Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
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Admissions
Get registered quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
We’ve streamlined the online Graduate Certificate – TESOL admissions process to help you get started quickly and easily. A teaching certificate is not required for admission to this program. However, this program will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Professional resume
Online Graduate Certificate – TESOL Admission Requirements
- No teaching certificate required
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
If you do not hold a teaching certificate in Washington or do not hold a teaching certificate at all, you are still encouraged to apply.
Please note however that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies the requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page. For information on certification in the state of Washington, contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Please note, however, that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. If you are looking for an initial teaching certificate, please visit the School of Education’s webpage.
Courses
Explore all the courses toward your online Graduate Certificate – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
In order to earn the Graduate Certificate – TESOL online, you must complete nine courses (including an internship) for a total of 30 credits.
