Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Please note that this is not a licensure program but rather an endorsement to your current teaching license. You must have a current teaching license to enter Capital's TESOL program.
The TESOL Endorsement consists of four 4-credit hour classes plus on 5-hour practicum totaling 21 credit hours. Anyone who holds, or is currently seeking, a certificate or license can pursue the TESOL endorsement.
Students in the TESOL program enjoy small class sizes (10-12 students) and affordable tuition. Students may use Capital fee waivers for up to four semester hours per term for a maximum of five fee waivers.
Eight Reasons to Get a TESOL Endorsement at Capital
- Ohio Department of Education approval
- Endorsement completion in one year
- Experienced TESOL faculty
- Convenient evening class times
- Compact curriculum
- Classes delivered in local school districts
- Intensive 2-week summer program
- Additional endorsements are available, including reading, MCE generalist, and more
Program Sheet and Course Requirements for TESOL Endorsement (PDF)