Travel and work internationally! The TESOL certificate program has been created for anyone who is interested in an exciting, rewarding career teaching English overseas. Our well designed curriculum is taught by experienced and highly qualified tenured faculty, who have taught for various private local universities, as well as Seattle Central Community College. The course is devised for those who want to teach children, as well as adults.
This 10 week course (8 weeks for summer) introduces major approaches and effective methods in the second language acquisition field. Students will also complete a six hour practicum working with ESL/ELL students. Course topics covered may include:
- Understanding learner factors, motivation, styles and backgrounds
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Classroom Management: Including teaching across age groups as well as teaching in a multi-level classroom.
- Class observations and practicum: co-teach or assist in an ESL class
- Effective teaching methods
- Technology in the classroom
- Assessment and testing
- Different ways of developing a lesson plan
- Interactive projects, videos, and guest speakers
*Students must have a B.A. degree or permission from the Program Manager to enroll.
Earning a TESOL certificate from an accredited institution such as Seattle Central will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs to work overseas. Opportunities exist to teach English worldwide, however there is an especially high need for English teachers in China, Taiwan, and S Korea. Minimum requirements for most of these jobs require that you hold a BA degree, TESOL certificate and are a Native English Speaker.
