Dec 03, 2024

Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate Program

Location(s): Valhalla, Remote

There has never been a greater demand for teachers of English to speakers of other languages than now. Both in the United States and worldwide, English is a vital language that allows people to increase their job opportunities, feel empowered and independent, integrate, and learn about other cultures. This intensive, 12-week certificate program provides a comprehensive curriculum which includes practical in-class instruction in Adult ESOL teaching methodologies and techniques, theoretical constructs in Second Language Acquisition, and Linguistics. Additionally, you will observe ESL classes and complete a supervised teaching practicum, ensuring you practice the methods and techniques you learn from the program’s classes.

The program fully prepares you to teach ESL to adults, in-person or remotely, in the U.S. or abroad. Form I-20 is available for TESOL students.

Program Description

The Program at a Glance

36 class sessions meeting Monday/Wednesday/Thursday from 6:00 to 9:30 pm or 9 am-12:30 pm. Either in-person or online.
3 – 12-week sessions per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
126 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of classroom practice.

The program consists of three required modules and a Teaching Practicum, which includes an additional 12 hours of classroom observations and 18 hours of supervised teaching practice.

Module 1: English Language: Sounds and Structure
Module 2: The Classroom Experience
Module 3: Principles of Language Learning and Teaching

Participants will learn to:

Lead student-centered classes
Use a variety of materials and techniques
Effectively manage classes for adult learners
Plan dynamic lessons in areas of grammar, conversation, reading, and writing

Fees:

Tuition: $2025.00 (FSA & Registration fees not included. Textbooks not included.)
Books: Approx. $100
Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable 2 business days prior to the start of the class. No refund after that time.

Contact Information:

Lesley Painter, TESOL Certificate Program Coordinator
Office: (914) 606-7743

Email: TESOL@sunywcc.edu

Spring Course Offerings

Spring 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2025 TESOL Certificate Program. Applicants can opt to take the morning in-person course or the evening online course.

The program requirements of classroom observations and the student-teaching practicum can be completed either in person or remotely depending on the participant’s preference. All fieldwork placements are conveniently done through the English Language Institute ESL classes and organized by the TESOL Program Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the cohort reaches its maximum capacity.

The program’s experiential approach to teaching and learning provides participants with opportunities to use their skills both for in-person and remote instruction. The current situation presents an increased opportunity for professionals in the field of language education and the delicate balance of theory and practice and the emphasis on hands-on applications that is at the heart of our certificate program equips learners with the tools they need to succeed in any teaching modality, be it in-person, remotely, in the U.S. or overseas.

The Certificate program was designed to give participants a supported and mentored learning and teaching experience, and our commitment to language education has never been stronger. New doors have been opened for language educators around the world and the growing demand for qualified ESL instructors is growing.

Option 1:

Morning in-person program:
Days:  Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Times: 9:00-12:30 pm.
Dates: January 15th-April 9th

Option 2:

Evening online program:
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Times: 6:00-9:30 pm.
Dates: January 15th-April 9th