TESOL Certificate in Valparaiso United States | Valparaiso University

Valpo's graduate programs with language or international concentrations, including English Studies and Communication, International Commerce and Policy, Chinese Studies, or the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, attract diverse students.
The Graduate School welcomes non-degree seekers, including international students and local Northwest Indiana residents.
Those preparing for gap year experiences like Fulbright or Peace Corps find valuable preparation here.
This certificate enhances career prospects for future educators teaching English to adults domestically or abroad.
Participants acquire hands-on teaching experience through practical coursework, while Valparaiso University's global community provides rich opportunities for cross-cultural exchange.
Students can apply up to nine certificate credits toward certain degree programs (consult the graduate catalog), allowing completion of a 36-credit MA with the certificate in just 42 credits when counting TESOL courses as electives.
These credits can later contribute toward a complete MA in TESOL.
Flexible scheduling accommodates both full-time and part-time students, with evening and summer course options available.