TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF
OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
CERTIFICATE
The mission of the TESOL Program is to prepare professional English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teachers who support and promote school and social responsiveness to the unique needs of first time learners of the English language both in the United States and worldwide. SMC offers high quality education from highly qualified professors who have significant years of experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages. They use a combination of research and practice with the goal of educational improvement, respect for diversity, and the recognition of individual language rights.
The TESOL Certificate is for individuals who desire to teach English abroad or teach adult immigrants.
Our students are:
- Challenged by a curriculum that integrates research-based practices with opportunities for experience in professional settings.
- Guided by an interdisciplinary faculty who excel in teaching, scholarship and service.
- Supported by a staff attuned to the unique needs of active professionals.
- Networked with a cohort of peers who bring diverse perspectives to the exploration of real-world problems.
- Transformed by learning experiences that emphasize inquiry, reflection, ethical values and social justice.
