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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Undergraduate Endorsement

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Enhancing Classroom Inclusion

Miami’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Undergraduate Endorsement Certificate will prepare you to work effectively with English learners.

Our courses provide real-world understanding and practical strategies to address the linguistic, cultural, and academic issues facing English learners and their teachers in schools.

Eligibility

Open to all teacher licensure majors.

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TESOL Curriculum and Courses

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Undergraduate Endorsement Certificate provides undergraduate teacher licensure candidates with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will prepare them to meet the challenges of English learners in their classrooms. The TESOL endorsement consists of a three-course focus sequence and a field-based teaching practicum experience with English learners in the schools.

  • TCE 221 TESOL in PK-12 Sociocultural Contexts and Policy (Fall and Spring semesters)
  • TCE 454/554 TESOL in PK-12 Instructional Theory and Practice(Fall and Spring semesters)
  • TCE 425 TESOL in PK-12 English Literacy Development (Spring semester only)
  • TCE 418 TESOL in PK-12 Practicum (Fall and Spring semesters)

At Miami, there’s something for everyone.

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TESOL Career Options

Graduates with the TESOL Undergraduate Endorsement are prepared for education careers that support English language learners in diverse settings. The endorsement enhances qualifications for educators, equipping them with the skills to address the linguistic and cultural needs of multilingual students. This credential strengthens career readiness in schools and educational programs that serve an increasingly diverse population.

Additional Opportunities

Study Abroad

The MUDEC Immersive English Language Summer Camp gives Miami University students hands-on experience in planning, developing, and delivering curriculum for English language learners while being immersed in a cross-cultural educational environment. It is a non-credit study abroad course offered in partnership with MUDEC, the International School of Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE), and the Luxembourgish government.

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In our increasingly diverse society, teachers need specialized knowledge and skills to create equitable educational opportunities for students. It really is not an option – our future depends on the children we are educating today. The Graduate TESOL endorsement certificate program at Miami provides in-service teachers the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will prepare them to meet the challenge of teaching English learners in their own classroom or as TESOL specialists.

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Facts and Stats

Teachers with TESOL Training are in High Demand.

100%+

Increase of English language learners in the past ten years in Ohio Schools.

Pair Your TESOL Certificate With the Perfect Major, Co-Major, or Minor

Explore a wide range of majors, co-majors, or minors that complement your certificate. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your academic experience, these programs are designed to help you build a well-rounded and impactful degree.

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Admission Requirement

Only students in Teacher Education, Special Education, Music Education, or Art Education may be admitted to the undergraduate TESOL endorsement.

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission

513-529-2531
[email protected]

Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry

Robin Schell, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor/TESOL Coordinator
McGuffey Hall 400H
210 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-6443

[email protected]