Teaching English as a Foreign Language Graduate Certificate

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

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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.

This certificate may connect with one or more master degree programs. At the recommendation of the academic program, students may apply credits earned through this graduate certificate completion towards a graduate program at Kansas State University, provided that all Graduate School policies are fulfilled.

Admission Requirements

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.

Course Requirements

Required Courses

12 credit hours

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: Written and Oral Communication Credits: 3

Elective Courses

Select one 3 credit hour course from, the following list. Alternative courses may be allowed after consultation and approval by the department head.

ANTH 525 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
ANTH 528 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 1-4
ANTH 720 - Field Methods in Linguistics Credits: 3
COMM 840 - Intercultural Communication 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
ENGL 700 - Old English Credits: 3
ENGL 757 - Studies in Language and Linguistics Credits: 3
ENGL 820 - Seminar in Language Credits: 3
MLANG 804 - Seminar/Topics in TESL/TEFL Credits: 3
PHILO 625 - The Philosophy of Language Credits: 3
ENGL 790 - History of the English Language Credits: 3
MLANG 779 - Seminar in Modern Languages Credits: 3

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