Overview
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Why Choose the Graduate Certificate in TESOL
Four reasons teachers choose this certificate for focused graduate study.
Courses From a Pioneering MA
Both courses come from the MA in TESOL, the world’s first TESOL program taught online in real time.
Focused and Practical
Pair the foundations of language teaching with practical ways to judge whether your teaching is working.
Live, Not Self-Paced
Weekly 90-minute webcam classes: an hour led by your professor, then 30 minutes of student-led discussion.
No Thesis or Residency
Study fully online, with no thesis, research portfolio, exam or travel required.
Program Learning Outcomes
What you will be able to do by the time you complete the program.
Knowledge
- Articulate current theoretical trends, issues and concerns in applied linguistics and language pedagogy
Research Awareness
- Describe current research issues and concerns
- Summarize significant research findings in the field
Academic Skills
- Carry out a detailed literature review using print and online resources
Professional Growth
- Devise and put into practice strategies for your own ongoing professional development
How You'll Learn
Each nine-week course combines a weekly live class, an ongoing discussion forum and two assignments.
Your Two Courses
Two graduate courses that pair the foundations of the field with practical classroom evaluation.
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COURSE 1
Second Language Teaching and Learning
An overview of how second languages are taught and learned, and how theory and practice have changed.
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COURSE 2
Classroom-Based Evaluation
Practical approaches to judging whether teaching and learning in your classroom are working.
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CERTIFICATE
Earn Your Certificate
Complete both courses, 8 units in all, fully online in around 20 weeks.
Career Paths
Strengthen your teaching career with focused graduate study.
CLASSROOM TEACHING
Teach English Worldwide
Teach children or adults in ESL and EFL classrooms at home or abroad.
- ESL or EFL teacher
- Language school instructor
- University English language instructor
SCHOOL ROLES
Take On More Responsibility
Step into senior and coordinating roles in schools and language centers.
- Senior or lead teacher
- Academic coordinator
- Course coordinator
CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT
Shape What Is Taught
Plan courses and judge what is working in your classroom.
- Course and materials planner
- Classroom assessment lead
- Curriculum committee member
FURTHER STUDY
Continue in TESOL
Build a foundation for further graduate study in the field.
- MA in TESOL
- Specialist teacher development
- Research in language teaching
Meet Our Faculty
Learn from experienced academics and professionals who bring subject expertise, research, and real-world perspective into the classroom.
David Nunan, Ph.D.
Director of the David Nunan TESOL Institute and designer of Anaheim University’s MA in TESOL. Former President of TESOL International Association and internationally recognized authority on language teaching and curriculum development.
Rod Ellis, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and designer of Anaheim University’s Ed.D. in TESOL. Internationally renowned applied linguist and recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh Prize.
Andy Curtis, Ph.D.
TESOL Professor and former President of TESOL International Association. Earned his Ph.D. in International Education from the University of York and has presented to language educators in more than 100 countries.
Dr MaryAnn Christison
TESOL Professor and former President of TESOL International Association. Internationally recognized teacher educator, author, and specialist in language teacher development.
Ready to Start Your Graduate Certificate in TESOL?
Speak with an advisor about your teaching goals and experience, or start your application today.
