Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate [Graduate]

Admission Requirements:

1. Completed Graduate Certificate Seeking Application
2. $36.00 (non-refundable) application fee
3. Official undergraduate transcript showing your degree awarded

Certificate Overview:

Northern State University’s Graduate Certificate in TESOL is designed for students seeking specialization or educators aiming to enhance their credentials for teaching English language learners (ELLs) both domestically and abroad. The curriculum addresses psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables affecting second-language acquisition, TESOL teaching methodologies and best practices, fundamental linguistic principles, and the structures of modern English. All credits earned in this certificate can be applied to NSU’s M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies, making it a stackable credential.