The Graduate School of Language and Educational Linguistics offers certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching a Foreign Language (TFL). These certificates may be of interest for those who do not require a master's degree or for those who are interested in supplementing a master's degree.
For those who do not require a master’s degree and who wish to focus solely on more practical courses, the TESOL or TFL Certificate is a 17-credit certificate program, which can be completed in two part-time semesters or in one spring semester plus a transferred course. Entrance requirements are the same as those for the MATESOL/MATFL programs.
Students who complete a master's degree may elect to pursue a 14-credit certificate in teaching another language to supplement their studies. For example, a student completing an MA in TESOL may wish to add a TFL certificate in teaching Japanese, or a student completing a degree in the teaching of French may want to add a TESOL certificate to their professional qualifications.
The certificates provide individuals with a sound foundation and sufficient practical experience to pursue entry-level teaching opportunities, either in the United States or abroad, in adult language programs, independent language schools, or as private tutors.
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