ESOL Prospective Students Language, Education and Technology Certification

Language, Education and Technology

Transform your instructional approach with the Language, Education & Technology Certificate. This 12-credit graduate program provides a synergistic understanding of educational technology and the teaching and learning of languages. It is designed to prepare graduates to transform learning by integrating technology into language instruction and creating technology-enhanced curricula.

Program Overview

The certificate provides specialized training in appropriately applying technologies for language education. It is open to:

  • Current UF graduate students
  • Non-degree-seeking individuals, such as career educators seeking professional development

Requirements for Completion

To earn the certificate, students must complete 12 credits of graduate-level coursework:

Required Courses (6 credits)

  • TSL 6245: Language Principles for ESOL Teachers (3 credits; letter graded) OR TSL 6385: Technology for Teaching Languages and Reading (3 credits; letter graded)
  • EME 6059: Blended Learning Environments (3 credits; letter graded)

Language Ed Elective (3 credits) Choose one from the following:

  • TSL 6385: Technology for Teaching Languages and Reading
  • FLE 6167: Cross-Cultural Communication for Teachers
  • LAE 6348: Teaching Multiliteracies

Ed Tech Elective (3 credits) Choose one from the following:

  • EME 5207: Designing Technology-Rich Curricula
  • EME 6067: Emerging Learning Technologies

Note: With advisor permission, an appropriate EDG 6931 (special topics) course may be approved to fulfill elective requirements.

Please Note

Students seeking admission to any graduate program must meet the requirements of the School of Teaching & Learning and of the University of Florida Graduate School. The ESOL/Bilingual Education program area follows the School of Teaching & Learning deadlines posted here: School of Teaching & Learning Admissions

Applicants are encouraged to apply by January for admission the following fall semester. Applicants to the Ph.D. program who wish to be considered for scholarships and/or fellowships should apply no later than mid-December of the year prior to admission (e.g. the following fall semester).

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    Language, Education and Technology Certificate

    Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution. For more information regarding the program, individuals may contact the Certificate Coordinator, Dr. Sara Smith, at smithsara@ufl.edu.

    Program Highlights

    Total Credit Hours: 12
    Target Audience: Graduate students and professional educators
    Core Focus: Blended learning, technology-enhanced curriculum, and language instruction
    Delivery: Synergy of ESOL/Bilingual and Educational Technology departments