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Students will be observing, tutoring and/or teaching English as a second language at a local language school. Taken as an independent study, this is the final course required to complete the TESOL Certificate. (This course is not to be confused with Florida State Teacher Certification offered by the Education department. There is no connection between the two programs.) A TESOL Certificate is a minimum requirement to teach English internationally and at certain locations in the U.S.

Open only to juniors and seniors. Internship to acquaint English majors with careers and professions and to show them how their special skills can be used in these environments. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours, 4 of which may count toward the English major. Students must apply for the internship one semester in advance. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

The senior portfolio course is required for all English and Writing majors in the last semester of their senior year. The course assesses student attainment of stated outcomes and offers preparation for career development, including employment or graduate and professional schools.