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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 12
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $500.36
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $600.43
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Certificate Overview
Your Graduate Certificate in EFL/ESL Teaching enables you to approach a broad spectrum of classroom environments where teachers skilled in English as a foreign or second language are needed, from elementary schools to adult education programs. You'll take courses that cover approaches to assessment, language foundations, and teaching English in global contexts.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in EFL/ESL Teaching prepares you as an EFL/ESL teacher in such areas as:
- Elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels in private or public schools
- Life skills, literacy, or vocational training programs
- Non-profit organizations
- Private tutoring companies
- International business settings
To earn the Graduate Certificate in EFL/ESL Teaching, you must complete 12 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- EFL/ESL teaching core courses (9 credit hours)
- EFL/ESL teaching elective course (3 credit hours)
NOTE: If you choose to pursue the IU Online M.S. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements. Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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EDUC-L 525 | Practicum in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education | 3 Credits |
EDUC-L 539 | Language Foundations for ESL/EFL Teachers | 3 Credits |
EDUC-L 540 | ESL/EFL Instruction and Assessment Approaches | 3 Credits |
Elective Classes
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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EDUC-L 543 | Teaching English in K-12 Classrooms in Global Contexts | 3 Credits |
EDUC-L 544 | Computer Assisted Language Learning | 3 Credits |
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