Our dynamic program will prepare you to teach and meet the needs of students who speak English as a second language. You’ll receive applied courses by experts in ESOL and a variety of different experiences to help you learn the best ways to teach. With an emphasis on both K-12 and adult education, you will experience hands-on learning ranging from teaching exercises to community-based educational events.
If you’re ready to expand your professional possibilities, Auburn’s ESOL program is for you. Contact us for more information.
Programs of Study
Looking for a graduate program to help you strengthen your teaching abilities to work with English learners in community, business, and overseas settings? This degree will not certify you to teach in the K-12 public schools.
This program is designed for students who are seeking opportunities to work in community settings, university Intensive English Programs, international English schools, and other contexts, such as businesses, industry, travel, or diplomacy. The electives will allow you to specialize in teaching English in a particular content area, such as Business English, English for Science and Technology, or ESL Literacy.
This program is offered on campus and online.
Our English for Speakers of Other Languages M.Ed. program will help you strengthen your teaching abilities in K-12 settings. Successful completion of the M.Ed. degree can lead to recommendation for teacher certification. To enter this program, you MUST hold a teaching certificate.
This program is offered on campus or online.
Do you want to teach adult post-secondary language education in government and industry programs, either domestically or worldwide? Our certificate program will help you develop and evaluate appropriate teaching practices, identify education policies to assist in developing language proficiency, identify the role of language and culture, and develop the ability to compare and contrast sociological, psychological, and physiological factors that characterize adult populations. When this certificate is added to an appropriate Master’s program, it also provides the demonstrated competence in English language learning in U.S. intensive English language programs.
If you want to learn more about Teaching English as a Second Language, the TESL/TEFL Graduate Certificate is a great place to start! This certificate is valuable for both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students. Learn either on campus or online.
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