The TESOL Certificate Program will provide teacher candidates with a solid background of the practices and theories of teaching a foreign language and with an understanding of how the principles of modern linguistics can be applied to language instruction.
The 12-14 week (6-8 weeks for summer), fully online, non-credit program will consist of a minimum of 120 hours of instruction and practicum experience to prepare teacher candidates to teach English as a second/foreign language in a variety of instructional settings. These hours will include at least 100 instructional hours which focus on the topics of language and culture, methodology, instruction and assessment, and professionalism. The 20-hour practicum component will provide candidates with practical experience through observation and instruction.
Please notep this Program is not Title IV eligible and does not lead to TESOL State/Territory Licensure.
To register, select the Add to Cart button below and follow the instructions through checkout. Within five business days of the course start date, you will receive login information. The subject line of the email will be: “University of Montana Online Course Access.” Please note that payment must be received before the login information will be sent to you. If you do not receive this email, be sure to check your spam folder as it may have been delivered there.