Program: Teaching English as a Foreign Language Graduate Certificate - Kansas State University

Apr 06, 2025

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

The Graduate Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is intended for aspiring teachers of English for non-native speakers, as well as for practicing teachers who would like to enhance their skills and credentials. Students will be better prepared to teach English in a wide range of contexts, both abroad and domestically, or to pursue a graduate degree in TEFL or another field within applied linguistics. A total of 18 credit hours are required to complete the certificate program, 15 hours ( 5 courses) of required, core courses, and 3 hours (1 course) of an approved elective course.

Admission criteria:

Applicants must hold a BA in a related field (e.g., language, education, etc.) or must be pursuing an MA in a related field. Applicants with a different academic background may, at most, be permitted probationary admission, with stipulations for coursework and/or expectations for performance during the first semester in the program.

Required Courses:

MLANG 600 - Principles of Linguistics: Language Structure and Language Use Credits: 3
MLANG 710 - Foreign Language Pedagogy Credits: 3
MLANG 770 - Theories of 2nd Language Acquisition Credits: 3
MLANG 803 - Practicum in Adult TESL/TEFL: Oral Communication Credits: 3
MLANG 804 - Practicum in Adult TESL/TEFL: Written Communication Credits: 3
Approved elective from, but not limited to, the following:
a linguistics-oriented graduate seminar numbered MLANG 779 - Seminar in Modern Languages Credits: 3
ENGL 700 - Old English Credits: 3
ENGL 757 - Studies in Language and Linguistics Credits: 3
ENGL 790 - History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL 820 - Seminar in Language Credits: 3
ANTH 525 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
ANTH 528 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 1-4
ANTH 720 - Field Methods in Linguistics Credits: 3
PHILO 625 - The Philosophy of Language Credits: 3
EDCI 720 - ESL/Dual Language Methods Credits: 3
EDCI 731 - ESL/Dual Language Linguistics Credits: 3
EDCI 742 - ESL/Dual Language Assessment Credits: 3
COMM 780 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3