Program Overview

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (Certificate)

Overview

College graduates with a degree in English, Linguistics or other humanities or social sciences field can augment their credentials with a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, a move that readies you to help meet the growing demand for English-language teachers across the globe. You can complete the 15-credit, five-course graduate certificate in person or online - ideal for working professionals - and can even transfer the credits toward the related M.A. degree. Many students go on to secure employment as adult ESL instructors in intensive English programs or at community education centers, while others teach English as a foreign language internationally.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Education & Human Development
• Culture & Language

Minimum Credit Units

• 15 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.