TESOL Certificate Program

Description:
The TESOL Certificate Program is a hands-on learning experience for those who will pursue employment in the field of TESL/TEFL in adult or college programs, in the non-for-profit or proprietary sectors in the USA or abroad. The program is also suitable for those with some teaching experience but no formal training in TESOL, or for teachers who wish to advance their knowledge of ESL methodologies and technology. Participants will examine fundamental principles of language teaching and learning and their practical classroom applications. The program offers participants 126 hours of training which includes extensive supervised teaching.

Participants will learn to:

• lead student-centered classes
   
• use a variety of materials and techniques
   
• manage classes for adults effectively
   
• plan dynamic lessons in areas of grammar, conversation, reading, and writing at different levels
   
• assess language proficiency

The Program:
 

• Classes meet Monday/Wednesday/Thursday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
   
• 3 sessions per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
   
• Each session meets for 12 weeks
   
• 126 hours of training, including 30 hours of classroom practice

Admission Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is generally required.
   
• Advanced level of English proficiency. Assessment may be required for non-native speakers
   
• I-20 available to international students; additional course work may be required

Certification Requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of all course work and supervised teaching
   
• Satisfactory completion of program portfolio

Schedule:
Spring 2010: January 25-April 22 (skip dates: March 15, 17, and 18)
Summer 2010: May 10-August 4 (skip dates: May 31 and July 5)
Fall 2010: September 13-December 6 (skip date: November 25)

Tuition: $1,650.00 (textbooks not included).
FSA fee: $8
Contact:
Joaquim Mendes, Coordinator of the TESOL Certificate Program
Office: (914) 606-7743
Email: TESOL@sunywcc.edu

How to Register