Earn Your TESOL Endorsement Online
Are you a licensed teacher in Mississippi? If so, you can add Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) to your repertoire with Belhaven’s new online graduate certificate.
Courses in this 15-credit hour program explore topics such as principles of linguistics, methods of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for ESL (English as a Second Language) learners, and intercultural competence all taught from a Christian world perspective.
Students must contact the state department of education in the state or territory in which they reside to determine if the Mississippi TESOL certificate is accepted in their state or territory.
Online TESOL Certificate at Belhaven: It’s That Easy
High Demand for Talented Teachers
The need for teachers has never been greater. The time for answering your call to service is now.
Accomplished Mentors
Our highly qualified faculty members have many years of experience in K-12 classrooms. In addition, all TESOL professors hold current TESOL certifications.A Legacy of Service
Belhaven University has been training teachers since 1883.
Christian Worldview
You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.
100% Online
Earn your degree from anywhere, including your couch or favorite coffee shop
7 Week Terms
Complete your classes and accomplish your goals quickly
Small Class Sizes
Our student-faculty ratio is 16:1, meaning you receive personalized attention and instruction
Earning Your TESOL Certificate Online
Admission into the TESOL Graduate Certificate program is open to Mississippi teachers who currently hold a 5-year license and seek to obtain the TESOL endorsement.
These rates are for August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025.
| Program | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Grad. Certificate in TESOL | $615 |
| Special Discount Rate for Educators | $399 |
All students enrolled in this program are eligible for the special discount rate for educators.
* Military/first responder benefits cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships or discounts.
Visit the Scholarships, Tuition & Fees page to view other fees as well as the cost estimate calculator.
The Highest Standards
Belhaven University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.
The School of Education is approved by the Mississippi Board of Education to offer teacher education programs. The programs are reviewed annually by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to ensure state standards are met in accordance with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and MDE State Partnership protocol for continuing accreditation.
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Contact Us
Office of Adult, Graduate, and Online Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202
Fax: 601-300-2932
Verse of the Year
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm 100:5