Indianapolis,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language in Indianapolis United States | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indianapolis United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,404
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
TESOL is a dynamic and sought-after interdisciplinary field that combines linguistics, bilingual education, sociology, pedagogy, cultural studies, and information technology to equip English teachers with comprehensive knowledge of second-language acquisition theory and practice.
The 19-credit Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) equips educators to support adult learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds, whether in the United States or overseas. This program offers both theoretical depth and practical training opportunities.
TESOL certificate holders pursue careers worldwide as educators, administrators, policy advisors, curriculum designers, editors, cultural mediators, and language program coordinators. They work across various sectors including educational institutions, nonprofits, government organizations, community centers, religious institutions, and global corporations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Students should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent, documented by an official transcript. Students with an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be conditionally admitted , but must receive a grade of B or better in ENG-G 500, which should be taken as their first class, in order to continue in the program.
TOEFL iBT of 79-99 or IELTS of 6.5-7.0 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 110) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
IELTS - 7.5
TOEFL iBT - 100
TOEFL iBT of 79-99 or IELTS of 6.5-7.0 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 110) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
IELTS - 7.5
TOEFL iBT - 100
Tuition
USD
19,404