Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate
Teaching English can empower students from different cultures, helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Hybrid Online in Commerce.
- 1 year
- 18 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Prepare Students for Success
Ignite your passion for language with our Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate. This 18-hour program aims to prepare you to teach English to bilingual and multilingual learners. Earning your TESOL certificate can open doors to diverse educational opportunities, including collegiate-level teaching, as the program meets SACS accreditation requirements. Ideal for those with a master's degree or currently pursuing one, this certificate offers a flexible path for advancing your career. Not a graduate student at East Texas A&M? Explore our Master's in Applied Linguistics to determine the best fit for your goals. Start your journey to becoming an impactful language educator today!
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
With a TESOL graduate certificate, you can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in education, linguistics and international settings, teaching English to different populations.
Careers Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our program is designed to provide educators with the expertise and practical skills needed to teach English effectively to non-native speakers across international and local settings.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Language Acquisition Theories
Gain a deep understanding of how people acquire a second language, exploring key theories and processes involved in language learning.
Assessment and Evaluation
Develop the ability to assess students’ language skills through a variety of methods, including formal testing and informal assessments, to guide your teaching approach.
Technology Integration in Language Teaching
Discover how to incorporate digital tools, online platforms and multimedia resources to enhance engagement and support student learning.
Classroom Management in TESOL Setting
Learn effective strategies for managing different and dynamic TESOL classrooms, creating a positive environment for language learning.
Taking Classes
Our 18-credit-hour graduate certificate can enhance your expertise and prepare you to teach English to bilingual and multilingual learners.
Fully Online and Hybrid Online
Courses are offered in a hybrid format, providing flexibility for working professionals. Please refer to the schedule of classes for up-to-date details on course locations and times, as they may change.
Course Offerings
Curious which classes to take? These lists detail the required and optional courses which complete the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Graduate Certificate (18 semester hours).
- ENG 501 Structure of the English Language
- ENG 555 General Linguistics
- ENG 557 Teaching English as a Second/Other Language Methods I
- ENG 558 Sociolinguistics
- ENG 657 Teaching English as a Second/Other Language Methods II
- ENG 559 Language & Culture in Class
- ENG 562 Psycholinguistics
- ENG 579 Style and Stylistics
- ENG 670 Pragmatics & Language Teaching
- ENG 672 Second Language Acquisition
Adding Value with Certificates
Enhance your qualifications and career prospects by earning additional certificates, further specializing your expertise in related fields.
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Women’s and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate and Minor
The Graduate Minor and Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies provide the opportunity for students to focus on the interdisciplinary study of issues that shape and define our understandings of masculinity, femininity and sexuality. The study of gender enhances knowledge of the global world historically and across cultures.
Public History Graduate Certificate
This certificate helps you develop specific skills related to public history. The practical, theoretical and analytical training provided in the certificate program will enhance your ability to compete for jobs in museums, historical societies, cultural resource centers, parks and historic preservation.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support, and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from unique backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Ashanka Kumari, Ph.D.
Faculty
Shannon Carter, Ph.D.
Faculty
Mo Reeves, Ph.D.
Alum Staff
Charles Woods Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
At East Texas A&M, our student organizations provide a vibrant community for students to collaborate and grow. By joining groups like the TESOL Student Association, you may explore opportunities to attend networking events, professional development workshops and hands-on experiences that can help enhance your teaching skills and cultural understanding in different classroom settings.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Master’s degree in English or related field
Once admitted, you must:
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following document to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Note: This graduate certificate does not qualify for Financial Aid.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Graduate Certificate” as your “Program”.
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Note: This program is not currently eligible for Financial Aid.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Literature and Languages
- 903.468.3260
- [email protected]