C174 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Certificate)

A group of courses (16 credits) designed to prepare students to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Students will understand fundamental principles of second language acquisition. They will also learn language teaching approaches and methods and practice teaching the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) as well as grammar and vocabulary. Other topics covered include linguistics, classroom management, curriculum design, and culture. The TEFL Certificate qualifies students to teach the English language in many international contexts.

The TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate will prepare you for teaching students of varying backgrounds and cultures the process of learning English. You will gain skills in curriculum development, student ability and progress analysis, classroom management, behavioral management, and instruction. Careers that may be related to this degree include:

• Public schools (non-US)

• Private schools

• Language institutes

• Workplace ESL

• English for Specific Purpose

• Refugee/Migrant Education Centers