Endorsement Programs - TESOL & World Language Education Programs
Endorsement: Are you considering pursuing or are you pursuing an “add-on” certification to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) grades P-12 in Georgia public schools? Learn more about the endorsement program, the application process and other resources for prospective and current students.
Are you currently teaching in Barrow, Habersham, or Hall County? If so, you can take the ESOL endorsement FREE through theGECAT Program
TWLE offers the following degrees, programs, and specialization options:
TESOL [Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages] and World Language Education (TWLE) offers an exciting array of course and degree options for those interested in the teaching and learning in and through more than one language. Students will learn about the complexity of issues related to language acquisition and development, communication among people from diverse backgrounds, language and education policies nationally and internationally, instruction of language minority students, and the relationship between language pedagogy and social justice.
Faculty and Degree Programs:
Our world renowned faculty pursue an array of research topics grounded in various theoretical orientations and research methodologies. Together we offer a diverse number of courses and degree programs in TESOL and World Language Education.
TESOL:
- TESOL undergraduate Minor
- ESOL undergraduate and graduate Endorsement for K12 educators
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in TESOL
- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Language and Literacy Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Language and Literacy Education
- International Teaching Assistant (ITA) internship program (LLED 7768 & 7769)
World Language Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in World Language Education with K12 teacher certification
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in TESOL and World Language Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) in World Language Education and K12 teacher certification
- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Language and Literacy Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Language and Literacy Education
Need TESOL or World Language Assistance?
Graduate students in the TESOL & World Language Education Program are fluent in a variety of world languages and are emerging experts in the teaching and learning of second or additional languages including English to non-native speakers. Many of our students are available to work with members of the greater Athens community on any number of projects related to world languages including translation, tutoring, conversational practice, business assistance and other endeavors.
