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.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky
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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky offers the Graduate Certificate of Teaching English as a Second Language as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for teaching english as a second language and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.
About Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Disciplines
College of Arts & Sciences
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky
Entry Requirements
- Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the term for which s/he is admitted, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. An accredited U.S. institution is one that is accredited by the appropriate regional agency (Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern or Western Association of Colleges and Schools). A recognized foreign institution is an institution that is recognized by that nation's Ministry of Education or similar authority as a postsecondary, academic degree-granting institution.
- An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages.
- Submission of scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless their chosen program indicates otherwise. The Graduate School has no minimum GRE score requirement; individual programs may set specific score requirements and in some cases may require the advanced portion of the GRE.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Students may also use the Duolingo English Test (only tests taken after July 15, 2019 will be accepted. The minimum score will be 115, and students recommended for admission may also be interviewed by a CESL evaluator. TOEFL essentials may also be used and the minimum overall score is 9.
- Domestic applicants (U.S. citizens or resident aliens) must pay a $65 application fee; international applicants must pay a $75 fee. The application fee is non-refundable.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Application: TESL Graduate Certificate applications are processed through the Graduate School. Click "Apply Now" int he upper right hand corner to apply.
Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky
Application Fee 75
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky
1. Complete UK Graduate Application
2. $75 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
3. Official transcripts in English
4. English proficiency directly from testing center:
- TOEFL: 79 iBT
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 115
Deadline to Apply
- April 15 for Fall semester
- August 22 for Spring semester
- Some programs have earlier deadlines
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
United States of America, Lexington