Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, P.B.C. (In-Person)

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.) prepares educators with a state credential to take and pass the TESOL Praxis exam in Maryland. Passing this exam allows educators to add the TESOL Certificate to their existing credential. Students who finish the P.B.C. may apply for the M.Ed. in TESOL and, if accepted through a separate application process, can transfer the 12 P.B.C. credits towards the 30-credit TESOL M.Ed.

TESOL is an area of critical teacher shortage in Maryland and across the country. Our program better prepares educators to support multilingual students, particularly those in mainstream educational settings.

Note: Our P.B.C. currently operates exclusively through a school district partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools. Admissions is not available for individuals outside of this partnership.If you are a district supervisor interested in developing a new partnership with for teachers in your district, contact Drew Fagan at dfagan@umd.edu.