Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

In the TESOL program, you will learn the skills necessary to teach English to speakers of other languages. You will study classroom communication to international audiences, advanced written and oral communication, integrated language arts education, and more. You can choose from a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts program, add a minor to an existing program, or complete a certificate or endorsement.

Department: 
English Language and Literatures

What we offer

English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor

English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate

Undergraduate

English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate

Graduate

English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement

Graduate

Success Stories

Alumni Profile

Learning curve

Wright State alumnus Kevin Leichtman highlights struggles, lessons of students in ‘The Perfect Ten’
The turning point came when Kevin Leichtman was working a minimum-wage job and decided to give school the old college try for the third time.
Student Profile

Surefire

Wright State English major Erik Madaus uses his writing skills to support firefighters, astronomy
Senior Erik Madaus is a technical writing and proposal support intern for The ONEIL Center at Wright State.
Student Profile

Green scene

Wright State grad student Cori Lohstroh helps secure a federal grant to advance environmentally friendly weed-killing technology
Cori Lohstroh, who is pursuing a master’s degree in rhetoric and writing from Wright State, combines her passions for the environment and writing.