The Teaching of English as a Second Language

CERTIFICATE
AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

The TESOL certificate is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The certificate requires fifteen hours of course work (twelve if began before the Fall 2006 semester):

• EN 4403/6403, Introduction to Linguistics (fall/spring)
• EN 4443/6443, English Syntax (spring)
• EN 4463/6463, Studies in Second Language Acquisition (fall)
• EN 4433/6433, Approaches to TESOL (spring)*
• EN 4453/6453 Methods in TESOL (fall)*
• * EN 4990/6990, TESOL Practicum can be substituted for either of these classes. The TESOL Practicum class is a study abroad class (Mexico) offered in the summer. This class can only be taken once.

Benefits of a TESOL Certificate

Holders of a TESOL certificate and a Bachelor’s degree are strategically placed for a career teaching English as a foreign language in various countries outside of the United States. Many of these positions are with private businesses, private schools, or public school districts. Additional opportunities teaching English as second language exist in the United States as well.

Holders of a TESOL certificate and a Master’s degree are in a competitive position to teach English at the university level in numerous countries outside of the United States. Opportunities within the United States are also available.

Contact Information

If interested in this program please contact:

• Scott Crossley: 325-2369 (sc544@msstate.edu)
• Or visit our website: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/english/tesol/tesol.html