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Undergraduate Certificate

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

About the Program
Teach Language with Purposes

The TESOL Certificate prepares you to teach English as a second foreign language, either in the United States or abroad. Through focused coursework in linguistics, grammar, and TESL methods, you will build practical skills to support a range of learners. This certificate is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at CSU.

Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
18 Hours

Delivery Format:
Hybrid

Completion Time:
2-3 semesters

Academic Unit:
Department of English

Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

  • Preparation to teach English in the U.S. or internationally
  • Enhances careers in education, language instruction, and global work
  • Open to both undergraduate and graduate students
  • Faculty mentors with TESL and linguistics experience
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What Can You Do With This Degree?

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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

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Institutional Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

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