Certificates & Endorsements in TEFL/TESL
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) are some of the fastest-growing educational fields in the world.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is one of few institutions in the nation offering a hands-on, comprehensive certificate program in TEFL/TESL.With the world’s growing need for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach English as a foreign or second language has grown rapidly over the past few decades.
Our graduate programs:
Which Program Should I Choose?
| Program | Prior experience required? | Preparation for state licensure? | Practicum abroad? | Degree granting? | Foreign language proficiency required? | Program requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. in TESL | No | No | Optional | Yes | Yes | B.A. in TESL Requirements |
| B.A. TESL with Education Minor | No | Yes | Optional | Yes | Yes | B.A. TESL and |
| Undergraduate TEFL Certificate | No | No | Required | No | No | Undergraduate TEFL Certificate |
| Endorsement (Undergraduate) | Yes (concurrent enrollment in a teacher education program) | Yes | No | No | No | Endorsement (Undergraduate) |
| M.A. in TESL | No (but recommended) | No | Optional | Yes | Yes | M.A. in TESL |
| M.A. in TESL for Teachers (P-12) | No (but recommended) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Endorsement (Graduate) | Yes (licensure in another subject) | Yes | No | No | No | Endorsement (Graduate) |
| Graduate TEFL Certificate | No | No | Optional | No | Yes | Graduate TEFL Certificate |