Boston University School Of Education:
Located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of Boston MA, Boston University School of Education offers a Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Boston University's TESOL graduate program produces innovative teachers who are well versed in theoretical and applied teaching principles. Our program prepares you to work in college and adult language programs in the United States or to work for college, adult, primary, or secondary school programs abroad. Students who pursue the TESOL certificate may already hold a master's degree and do not wish to pursue another degree at this time. Some are making mid-career changes while others are already volunteering or working in this field.
Boston University, including its School of Education, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program:
The TESOL program offers a four-course, 16-credit graduate certificate that prepares future teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Students are exposed to a theoretical introduction to the nature and structure of language, key factors affecting second language acquisition, and communicative approaches to the teaching of English as a second or foreign language.
Courses include:
- Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Linguistic Problems in TESOL
- Introduction to Language and Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
The largest city in New England and one of the truly unique metropolitan areas in the world, Boston glorifies in tradition and bursts with modern vitality. Home to more than sixty colleges and universities, the “Hub” — as the city is often called — is a thriving intellectual and cultural center yet maintains a small-town feel through its diverse and charming neighborhoods.
There is something for everyone here — the challenge is deciding where to begin exploring all this splendid city has to offer. Boston University School of Education is located on Commonwealth Ave. in the heart of Boston, MA.