Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Austin Peay State University

Program Details

As businesses continue the trend toward globalization, the demand for teachers of ESL continues. APSU’s Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages develops educators to instruct non-English speakers in settings from private schools to online and abroad.

This online ESL graduate certificate can be earned in a matter of months. Graduates receive a TESOL certificate. All credit hours can be transferred to the Master of Arts in TESOL, if you choose to continue your education.

Students delve into research around literacy, linguistics, and assessments. Some topics covered in the online coursework include the following:

  • Contemporary theories
  • Pedagogies
  • Research in TESOL curriculum and instruction

Experienced faculty prepare students for successful classroom instruction in ESL. Their years of practical experience in this field impart the finer points of this culturally-sensitive field.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Austin Peay State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)