Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
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College of Education & Human Development (TCED)
5C5 - Tching English as a Second Language Certificate
Program description
Four courses are required to complete the undergraduate certificate: Teaching English as a Second Language.
This program prepares students to teach English in community ESL programs, during study abroad, or after you graduate with programs like JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching), the Peace Corps, or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistants program. Students learn about the structure of the English language and best practices for teaching and learning a language in formal and informal settings. The coursework can lead to further study in second language acquisition and applied linguistics at the graduate level. This program DOES NOT lead to state teaching certification or licensure needed to teach K-12 in public schools. ESL teaching licensure is offered only at the graduate level. More information is available on the C&I website (https://ci.umn.edu/undergraduate/teaching-english-second-language-tesl-minor-certificate)
This program prepares students to teach English in community ESL programs, during study abroad, or after you graduate with programs like JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching), the Peace Corps, or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistants program. Students learn about the structure of the English language and best practices for teaching and learning a language in formal and informal settings. The coursework can lead to further study in second language acquisition and applied linguistics at the graduate level. This program DOES NOT lead to state teaching certification or licensure needed to teach K-12 in public schools. ESL teaching licensure is offered only at the graduate level. More information is available on the C&I website (https://ci.umn.edu/undergraduate/teaching-english-second-language-tesl-minor-certificate)
Program last updated
Fall 2026