Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language in Cheney United States | Eastern Washington University

This program mainly focuses on equipping secondary and post-secondary educators across diverse environments while also laying the groundwork for doctoral pursuits. Core coursework counts toward ESL state endorsement. TESL graduates can pursue careers such as:Teaching English as a Second Language domestically and internationally
K-12 positions in multilingual schools
Faculty roles at community colleges and universities
TESL-certified professionals enjoy strong global demand, particularly in nations like China, Taiwan, South Korea, Poland, France, and numerous others.All candidates must show proficiency in reading a foreign language relevant to their studies, equivalent to one year of college-level instruction. This can be proven through coursework, standardized exams, or department-arranged testing. Alternatively, students may fulfill this requirement by passing ENGL 530 (Old English) with at least a 3.0 grade.We strongly recommend undertaking a supervised ESL teaching practicum, which involves:Shadowing experienced instructors;
Developing, delivering, and evaluating lesson materials; and
Conducting structured self-assessments (typically through video recordings).
The practicum usually requires documenting classroom activities, methods, and interactions through journaling.