Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Complete the admission application packet and submit a $50.00 non-refundable fee (U.S. dollars) made payable to Nova Southeastern University (NSU).
• Official transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions, including an official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Evidence of a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5, OR Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores of 300 (combined Verbal and Quantitative scales only), OR Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT) scaled score
  of 400. Test scores must be less than 5 years old from the date of application.

Required Core Courses (18 credits)

TESOL Electives (select 18 credits)

TOTAL CREDITS: 36

The applied professional experience is one of many practical applications included in the teaching English to speakers of other languages specialization. It is the final step in the completion of the program. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, candidates will maintain reflective journals and create files of samples of their students’ work and the assessment instruments used to demonstrate achievement of the state professional and content standards. All applied professional experiences are accompanied by portfolios detailing the rationale, process, and evaluation of the project.

Students are advised to contact their state department of education or an Enrollment Services Representative (Academic Advisor) to determine if this program is suitable for certification/licensure and their career goals.