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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Expository Composition ** | 3 |
| TESL 1400 | Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
| Foreign Language | Choose 1 FREN 1010 ITAL 1010 KORE 1010 JAPN 1010 SPAN 1010 |
5 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TESL 1997 | TESL Internship | 2 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Research Writing ** | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| TESL 1600 | Language Learning Strategies * | 1 |
| American Institutions | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | Take the 1020 class of the chosen language | 5 |
| TESL 2300 | Testing and Evaluation * | 1 |
| LING 2650 (HU) | Language in Society ** | 3 |
| TESL 1150 | Community Outreach | 1 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 2660 (HU) | Intro to Language Systems | 3 |
| Life Science | 3 | |
| TESL 1151 | International Partners | 1 |
| Social Science | Recommended (choose 1) ANTH 1000 GEOG 1300 Soc 1010 |
3 |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
* Online Class
** Course Available Online and Face-to-Face
- Complete 60 credits, including the General Education requirements
- Pass GEO 1010 and 1015 or GEO 1110 and GEO 1115
- Pass GEO 1220 and GEO 1225 or CHEM 1210 or MATH 1210
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TESL 1400 | Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1 | 1010 or higher (if non-native speaker of English, ESL completion or iBT TOEFL 63) | 4 |
| LING 2650 | Language in Society ** | 3 |
| TESL 1050 | International Partners | 1 |
| TESL 1997 | TESL Internship | 2 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TESL 2300 | Testing and Evaluation * | 1 |
| Foreign Language 2 | 1010 or higher (different language from Language 1) | 4 |
| TESL 1600 | Strategies for Language Learning * | 1 |
| TESL 1150 | Community Outreach | 1 |
| LING 2660 | Introduction to Language Systems | 3 |
| TESL 1997 | TESL Internship | 2 |
| ANTH 1000 GEOG 1300 SOC 1010 |
Choose 1 | 3 |
* Online Class
** Course Available Online and Face-to-Face
| 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.
