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Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

The Teaching English as a Foreign Language undergraduate certificate immerses students within another culture while at the same time giving them the structure and support that allows them to succeed as teachers of English. With the world’s growing need for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach English as a foreign language has grown rapidly over the past few decades.

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Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is one of the fastest-growing educational fields in the world.

Kent 91��Ƭ�� is one of few institutions in the nation offering a hands-on, comprehensive certificate program in TEFL., where they gain experience as teachers of English while immersing themselves within another culture.

With the world’s growing need for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach English as a foreign language has grown rapidly over the past few decades.

Program Information for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
ENG 31001	FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR	3
ENG 31003	LINGUISTICS	3
ENG 31007	PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE	3
ENG 31008	GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE	3
ENG 41292	TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) ¹	6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		18

¹: Students also enrolled in the with a should take 3 credit hours of ENG 41192 in Ohio and 3 credit hours of ENG 41292 in Florence.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
Minimum Certificate GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.000	2.000

Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at Kent 91��Ƭ��.

Admissions for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent 91��Ƭ��’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent 91��Ƭ��’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent 91��Ƭ�� students who have not attended another institution since Kent 91��Ƭ�� and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent 91��Ƭ�� must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Course Offerings

Classes such as ENG-31007 TESL Pedagogy and ENG-31008 Grammar for TESL/TEFL are only offered in the spring semester. Please check with your advisor to make sure you are taking these courses at the most advantageous time and are kept up-to-date on any prerequisites.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

Graduates of Kent 91��Ƭ��’s Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language are well-prepared for careers in international education and language instruction. The program’s focus on language acquisition theories, teaching methodologies, and cross-cultural communication equips students with the skills to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Graduates often pursue roles as ESL instructors, language program coordinators, and educational consultants, contributing to global education efforts and fostering language development across diverse cultural contexts.

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