College of Arts & Sciences

Teaching English as a Second Language (Graduate Certificate)

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The TESL Graduate Certificate (12 cr.) is designed to provide an introduction to the core pedagogical issues and practices in teaching English as a second or foreign language. A TESL (or TESOL) Certificate is a recognized teaching credential in many international educational contexts. The Graduate TESL Certificate curriculum requires 9 graduate credit hours of course work in the TESL program and a supervised teaching practicum (3 cr.). Contact the TESL Director, if you are interested in applying to this program.

Application: TESL Graduate Certificate applications are processed through the Graduate School (https://gradschool.uky.edu/admissions/application-process).

Application Deadlines

  • Summer: February 15
  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: September 15