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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

The certificate introduces the core pedagogical issues and practices in teaching English as a second or foreign language. It is a recognised teaching credential in many international educational contexts.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

12 credit hours: 9 graduate credit hours of TESL coursework plus a 3-credit supervised teaching practicum.

Career pathways

ESL teacher, language program coordinator, or international educator in schools, universities and community organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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