Distance Learning

Distance Programs

Teaching English as A Second / Foreign Language

Graduate Certificate

Delivery:
Internet

On-Campus Requirements:
None

Access:
In-state, out-of-state, and international students can access all courses in this program.

[PDF] Program Brochure


The University offers a 12-hour graduate certificate preparing individuals to teach:

All courses in the TESL / TEFL Certificate Program are offered on-line (via the Internet) during the summer. All courses are taught by faculty of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Indiana State University.

The TESL / TEFL Certificate is widely recognized as the first level of qualification in teaching English as a second / foreign language. Graduates are eligible to teach in a variety of settings, including language schools in the U.S. and other countries. However, licensure as a teacher is required to teach ESL in public schools in Indiana (and elsewhere in the United States).

Scheduling
Courses are offered via the Internet during the summer. All courses are 12-week courses and are largely self-paced. As these are graduate-level courses, in most cases, students should plan to complete required coursework in two consecutive summers.

Courses
This program includes 12 credit hours (listed below).

Required Courses (12 credit hours):
LING 517 Language Differences and Linguistic Universals (3 hrs)
LING 520 Language Acquisition (3 hrs)
LING 601 English Syntax (3 hrs)
LING 613 Teaching English as a Second Language (3 hrs)
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Applied Experience Requirement
This requirement is fulfilled by any one of the following:


Course Delivery
This on-line program includes lectures delivered via video and audio. High-speed Internet connection is required (as well as a headset and microphone, and web camera). For details, see Computer Requirements.


Admission Requirements

  1. A baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution).
  2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work or in all courses taken at the graduate level.
  3. The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.
  4. International students whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate competence in English.

Getting Started

  1. Admission: Submit to the School of Graduate Studies a fully completed Non-Degree Admission Application Form (below), official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution, and a non-refundable admission application fee of $35.00 payable by credit card, money order, or check payable to Indiana State University.

    Non-Degree Admission:  [FILE] Online Application   |   [PDF] Mail-In Application

  2. Registration: Once admitted, students register during Priority Scheduling (April) for the Summer I term. Registration after April will be considered - on a space available basis - through the first day of class in May.
  3. Immediately following admission / registration, contact the academic advisor (below) for instructions.
  4. For assistance or additional information, contact:

    Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    www.indstate.edu/lll
    (812) 237-2677
    LLL@indstate.edu

Academic Advisor

Dr. Leslie Barratt
Professor, Linguistics
812-237-2677
lesliebarratt@indstate.edu

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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