This certificate program - offered on Alliant's San Diego, Irvine and Fresno Campuses and online - provides students the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Students who enroll in this program include not only teachers and other educators, but also professionals from airlines, travel, and business who want to gain the skills needed to communicate to and teach speakers of other languages.

The TESOL Graduate Certificate is designed for those who are seeking advanced skills in ESL/EFL in a shorter time period than required by the master's degree. It consists of five 3-unit courses that may also be counted towards the TESOL master's degree and may complete in 9-12 months. Applicants must satisfy all master's degree admissions requirements.

Requirements (15 units) Required Course (3 Units)

TES 7410 Theory and Method of Second Language Teaching

Choose four:

TES 7420 Principles of Linguistics

TES 7430 Techniques of Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners

TES 7440 Techniques of Teaching Listening and Speaking to Second Language Learners

TES 7460 English Grammar for ESL and EFL Teachers

TES 7470 Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TES 7480 Technology and Teaching English Learners

The CTEL program consists of 12 semester units (4 courses) of graduate study. Candidates complete the program in two 10-week terms. For the convenience of working professionals, the courses may be taken online with face-to-face meetings at the beginning and end of each term. School districts may also request a cohort model combining on-site and online instruction.

Students completing this CCTC-approved program will receive their CLAD Certificate and are not required to take the CTEL test. (Admissions Documents: After receiving your application, we will contact you regarding completing your admissions process and registering for your classes.)

  Admissions & Information about TESOL Certificate Programs