Teaching English as a Second or Other Language

UMass Amherst

The TESOL certificate prepares students to be successful teachers of English to speakers of other languages by providing the necessary foundations in linguistics, in theories of language learning and teaching (applied linguistics), and in the practice of teaching.
CIP Code: 13.1401

Undergraduate Undergraduate Certificate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Elementary and Secondary School Teachers | Language Specialists | Elementary and Secondary School Support Staff/Administrators

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.