Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate

The objectives of the 12-credit hour graduate certificate are three-fold:

1. Prepare teachers skilled in supporting the development of English language learners
2. Provide candidates with a rigorous introduction to the core disciplines in English language teaching: linguistics, language acquisition and pedagogy
3. Provide candidates with field-based experiences and in-class teaching opportunities in order to develop practical knowledge and skills of second language classroom teaching practices.