English as a Second Language Studies Certificate

The Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students at FAU. The ESL Studies Certificate aims to prepare those who wish to teach ESL in a variety of settings, either overseas or in the US. The ESL Studies Certificate confirms that you have done substantial coursework in ESL and related fields, which gives you the theoretical knowledge needed to teach ESL classes. The ESL Studies Certificate consists of 15 credits/5 courses (2 required, 3 electives).

 

ESL Studies Certificate Courses:

Undergraduate students:	Graduate students:
1. LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics 2. TSL 4251 Applied Linguistics and TESOL	1. LIN 6135 Principles of Linguistic Analysis 2. TSL 6253 Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Plus any three of the following: LIN 4930 Introduction to SLA LIN 4600 Sociolinguistics LIN 4620 Bilingualism TSL 4080 Intro to Theories and Practices of TESOL LIN 4680 Structure of Modern English All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better and with an overall average of B.	Plus any three of the following: FLE 6892 Research in Foreign Language Learning Theories LIN 6601 Sociolinguistics LIN 6622 Bilingualism LIN 6720 Second Language Acquisition SPC 6715 Intercultural Communication LIN 6676 Structure of Modern English All courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.

 

For more information on the Certificate (including FAQs and contact info), please visit the ESL Studies Certificate website maintained by the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature (LLCL).

ESL Certificate Program
The Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature
777 Glades Road, CU232
Boca Raton, FL 33431