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TESL Certificate

TESL CERTIFICATE PLANNING FORM

Unlike shorter and less comprehensive TESL training programs, the TESL Certificate offered through PSU's Department of Applied Linguistics provides a substantial foundation in both practical and theoretical knowledge of English Language teaching and learning.

The TESL Certificate program is designed to enable ESL/EFL teachers to meet the changing needs of students, schools, and employers in classrooms throughout the world.

The TESL Certificate provides students:
  • second language acquisition theory.
  • pedagogical skills.
  • a strong foundation in linguistics coursework.
  • 70-hour practice component of teaching, tutoring, and observation.
This training will enable graduates:
  • to teach ESL or EFL.
  • to adults and/or children.
  • in a wide variety of settings.

Admissions:

Students may enroll in the program as undergraduates or as post-baccalaurate students. Immediately upon making the decision to enroll, students should make an appointment to discuss their program with an Undergraduate Adviser in the Department.

Note for preK-12 Language Educators:

Coursework required for the TESL Certificate may be of professional interest to all language educators.

Please feel welcome to contact the Applied Linguistics coordinator in order to make an appointment with a faculty adviser. Appointments are available in person or by telephone. An adviser can determine whether courses in the Dept. of Applied Linguistics can help you to meet your professional goals.

See also, the Applied Linguistics information sheet: PSU ESL-Bilingual Endorsement and PSU Applied Ling Dept course equivalencies.