Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
Program Details
You can learn to work with English Language Learners with the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language from UCCS. This online ESL graduate program provides the foundation and knowledge to help your students achieve more.
All credits within this ESL program apply towards the Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement and the MA TESOL program.
Your online coursework includes such topics as:
- Materials and methods in linguistically diverse and multicultural education
- Assessments for ELLs
- Second language acquisition
- Language and linguistics
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview, Criminal Background Check, Occupational License
Additional Info
- Requires a background check OR a teaching license