World Languages Education – Languages Other than English (LOTE) Certificate

The World Languages Education - Languages Other Than English (LOTE) graduate certificate builds knowledge and skills in teaching and assessing academic subjects and supporting second language acquisition and literacy for teaching languages other than English. The graduate certificate is well suited for students pursuing a graduate degree in a language other than English or for students with graduate standing who are proficient in a LOTE that they would like to teach.

Students who successfully complete this graduate certificate can expect to increase their marketability in careers that include educational components such as instructing, training and lecturing. This graduate certificate is designed to promote student success in instructional settings, particularly in the PreK-12 school setting, but does not directly qualify students for teacher certification. Courses used to earn this certificate may not also be used to earn the World Languages Education - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) graduate certificate.

The World Languages Education, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) graduate certificate builds knowledge and skills in teaching and assessing academic subjects and supporting second language acquisition and literacy for teaching languages other than English. The graduate certificate is well suited for students pursuing a graduate degree in a language other than English or for students with graduate standing who are proficient in a LOTE that they would like to teach. To earn the certificate, students complete four required courses (12 credit hours total).

Total Credit Hours Required: 12 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete the following:
    • TSL5085 - Teaching Language Minority Students in K-12 Classrooms (3)
    • TSL6250 - Applied Linguistics in ESOL (3)
  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete at least 1 of the following:
      • TSL6379 - Second Language Literacy (3)
      • FLE6695 - Professional Development in Foreign Language Education (3)
    • Complete at least 1 of the following:
      • FLE5345 - Teaching World Languages in K-12 Schools (3)
      • TSL5345 - Methods of ESOL Teaching (3)
    • Note: Students can take either FLE 5345 or TSL 5345 but not both.

Grand Total Credits: 12

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.