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Graduate Certificate in

TESOL(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Curriculum

The certificate in TESOL includes 4 introductory graduate-level courses with integrated practical field experiences to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to teach adult English language learners throughout the world. APLNG 802 Focus on English: Teaching Form, Meaning,

and Use

APLNG 804 Focus on Learners: Identity, Community, and Language Learning

APLNG 806 Focus on Classrooms: Planning and Supporting Language Learning

APLNG 808 Focus on Instruction: Teaching and Assessing Language Learning

Whether you decide to teach English at home or abroad, the online TESOL certificate will give you the credentials you need to be successful.

Faculty

The TESOL faculty are drawn from the Department of Applied Linguistics at Penn State’s University Park campus. They are committed to teaching and mentoring students and creating a rich and fulfilling online learning experience. They are recognized worldwide for their topically and geographically diverse research involving a broad spectrum of languages and settings.

Step Up to a Master’s Degree

The TESOL certificate program is designed as a “stand-alone” certificate or as a “step up” to the master of arts degree in teaching English as a second language (M.A. in TESL). After you complete the program, you can apply all 12 credits toward the requirements for the resident master’s degree, enabling you to spend just 2 to 3 semesters at Penn State, instead of the 4 that it typically takes to complete the degree.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Private English language schools• Peace Corps• Fulbright exchange program

The program is also suited for retirees who want to teach English around the world.

Online Learning

Online learning brings education right to your home. It is a flexible and convenient way for you to achieve your personal and professional goals while receiving the same high-quality education as any Penn State student at one of our campuses. And learning online means that you can pursue your education while balancing multiple commitments.

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Program Benefits

Enhance your résumé with a certificate from a well-known North American university with a respected international reputation

Learn through convenient, online courses taught by experienced faculty from an accredited university

Use the certificate as a stepping stone to the resident M.A. in TESL

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“As the worldwide demand for English speakers grows, so does the demand for people who can teach English to speakers of other languages. To address this need, we are offering an online graduate certificate in TESOL through Penn State’s World Campus. The program focuses on teaching practices for diverse,

multilingual societies around the globe and is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you need to effectively teach English to speakers of other languages.”

— Dr. Karen E. Johnson, liberal arts research professor of applied linguistics, lead faculty of the World Campus graduate certificate in TESOL

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FaQs

Do I need a bachelor’s degree in English or linguistics to apply for the certificate in TESOL program?

No. Applicants to this program have degrees in a variety of majors. However, you are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

What are the minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission?

International students may take either the TOEFL or the IELTS. The minimum requirements for the TOEFL are 600 on the paper test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 100 on the Internet-based test, with a minimum score of 23 on the speaking section. Applicants taking the IELTS must score at least 7.0.

Will I ever be required to come to Penn State’s University Park campus for any of the program?

No. The only program requirements that you will complete offline are the field experiences and observations at times that are arranged by you and approved by your instructor.

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