ESOL Certificate

The ESOL Certificate provides the curriculum needed for those who wish to specialize in teaching English language learners in the K-12 setting and also fulfills the education requirements for the ESOL endorsement.

About the Program

This professional Graduate Certificate in ESOL is designed specifically for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification. The Certificate provides the curriculum needed for those who wish to specialize in teaching English language learners in the K-12 setting and also fulfills the education requirements for the ESOL endorsement.

Curriculum Requirements

15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
FLE 6167 Communication and Understanding for English Language Learners 3
TSL 6133 ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development 3
TSL 6390 Methods of Teaching ESOL 3
TSL 6253 Applied Linguistics for Teaching ESOL 3
TSL 6470 Testing and Evaluation of ESOL 3

Admissions and Application Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Program Cost

Plan your investment — tuition rates depend on your residency status and program enrollment type.

Your cost depends upon residency status and whether you are taking the program online or on-campus. For current tuition rates visit the University Controller's Office.

  • Multiply cost per credit hour × 3 credits per course
  • Multiply cost per course × 4 courses (12 total credits)
  • $37 flat fee per semester
  • $30 distance learning fee per online course hour

Florida residency requires a permanent FL address and legal ties (driver's license, voter ID). See the Office of the Registrar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the certificate?

The certificate must be completed within five (5) years.

Program Faculty

Jane Govoni

Jane Govoni
Associate Professor of Instruction

Contact Us

Questions about the program?

Contact Jane Govoni, PhD