Teaching English as a Second Language
A degree or certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is a great option for students who like to explore different cultures, traditions, and languages. As part of the TESL program at Snow College, students tutor and teach English to non-native speakers from different backgrounds while taking classes in the program. With a certificate in TESL, graduates can teach English in private schools and language academies locally and internationally.
Apply Now| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 27 credits | |
| Elective Credits | 23-27 credits | |
| Meta-major Requirements | 6-10 credits | |
| Choose 8 credits from this list: | ||
| CHIN 1020 | Elementary Chinese II | 5 |
| FREN 1020 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| ITAL 1020 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| KORE 1020 | Elementary Korean II | 5 |
| SPAN 1020 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| JAPN 1020 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| TESL 1400 | Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
| TESL 1600 | Language Learning Strategies | 1 |
| LING 2650 | Language in Society | 3 |
| LING 2660 | Introduction to Language Systems | 3 |
| Total | 60 credits | |
The following courses are recommended to be taken as electives:
- GEOG 1300 – People and Places of the World
- PHIL 2600 – World Religions
- Students working toward an AA or certificate in TESL may do a paid internship while working as a tutor in the ESL program.
- TESL majors may become members of and present at conferences of Intermountain TESOL, a local organization for ESL professionals.
Students who earn a certificate or degree in Teaching English as a Second Language find work teaching English in private schools and language academies, both locally and internationally. Please note that the certificate does not qualify a student to teach ESL in public education in the United States. By earning the TESL certificate, students are well-equipped for study abroad opportunities or work opportunities. Some students choose to continue their education and pursue a Bachelors of Arts in TESL as well as a teaching certificate to qualify them to work in public education.
Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:
For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.
