Teaching English as a Second Language

minor

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) minor is for undergraduates who want to work in English language programs in the United States or abroad.

About this Program

Department Information

The Linguistics Department offers the PhD, MA (both thesis and non-thesis), BA, and two undergraduate minors (the Linguistics minor and the TESL minor). A TESL certificate is offered at the undergraduate level. 
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 Curriculum

All work must be completed at UF. Only LIN 3010 and LIN 4721 may count toward both a linguistics major and a TESL minor. Students may earn either the TESL certificate or minor but not both.

Required Courses

LIN 3010Introduction to Linguistics3
LIN 3680Modern English Structure3
LIN 4721Second Language Acquisition3
TSL 3360Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language3
TSL 3378Pronunciation for Teaching English as a Second Language3
Total Credits15