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Certificates & Endorsements in TEFL/TESL

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) are some of the fastest-growing educational fields in the world.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of few institutions in the nation offering a hands-on, comprehensive certificate program in TEFL/TESL.With the world’s growing need for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach English as a foreign or second language has grown rapidly over the past few decades.

Our undergraduate programs:

Which Program Should I Choose?

ProgramPrior experience required?Preparation for state licensure?Practicum abroad?Degree granting?Foreign language proficiency required?Program requirements
B.A. in TESLNoNoOptionalYesYesB.A. in TESL Requirements
B.A. TESL with Education MinorNoYesOptionalYesYesB.A. TESL and
Undergraduate TEFL CertificateNoNoRequiredNoNoUndergraduate TEFL Certificate
Endorsement (Undergraduate)Yes (concurrent enrollment in a teacher education program)YesNoNoNoEndorsement (Undergraduate)
M.A. in TESL  No (but recommended)NoOptionalYesYesM.A. in TESL  
M.A. in TESL for Teachers (P-12)No (but recommended)YesNoYesYes
Endorsement (Graduate) Yes (licensure in another subject)YesNoNoNoEndorsement (Graduate) 
Graduate TEFL CertificateNoNoOptionalNoYesGraduate TEFL Certificate