Program Details
The online Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for Adult Learners is designed for adult educators who work with second language learners but have had no formal education specific to adult learners or English as a second language. The curriculum emphasizes instructional methods and principles of learning that promote linguistic, cognitive, and academic development for culturally and linguistically diverse adult learners in various educational settings. Graduates find careers as instructors at community colleges, adult basic education centers, and private businesses.
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100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Kansas State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Applicaton Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent