Earn Your Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language to Gain the Credentials You Need to Reach People around the World
Liberty University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language is designed to make you more effective and competitive as an instructor of English as a second language. This teaching certificate will prepare you to face some of the challenges when dealing with cross-cultural and cross-linguistic problems. If you already have your undergraduate degree, then this will be a welcome and often needed advantage when trying to pursue jobs overseas.
As an English as a second language teacher, you can teach in the states or travel abroad and teach in Asia, the Middle East, or various other regions of the world. A career as an ESL teacher is an exciting and rewarding experience. Travel abroad and learn about new cultures while you share and educate other nations about your culture.
What Will You Learn in Our TESL Undergraduate Certificate?
- Applied grammar
- Linguistics
- Second language acquisition
In this certificate, you will gain comprehensive knowledge in applied grammar, linguistics, and second language acquisition. You will not only learn how to teach English but also the syntax and phonology of the major languages of the world. This will enable you to prepare classes with your student’s native language in mind.
You may also be interested in exploring our certificate in education. Click on the Related Degree Options below to see more programs similar to our TESL certificate!
Study Online
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our undergraduate certificate in teaching English as a second language in just 2 semesters.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
