The certificate in TESOL and Second Language Acquisition covers the same foundational areas as our minor and additionally prepares you for the practice of English language teaching, as you become familiar with methods and techniques for teaching English as a second language. 

Our certificate provides you with a rigorous introduction to research on the ways in which speakers of one language acquire another. It also acquaints you with the ways in which second language teaching can facilitate this process. Coursework for the certificate allows you to explore scientific models of linguistic structure and relate them to your own experiences as language learners. It further provides guidance with practical issues that arise in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages. For this reason, the certificate is particularly appropriate for students who are considering work abroad as teachers of English to adult learners.