As English has become the world's premier international language, English teachers are in demand all over the world. Most in demand are college graduates with degrees in English, Linguistics, or other humanities or social sciences, with additional preparation in the field of Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL).The University of Arizona English Applied Linguistics Program in the English Department offers a 15 credit hour, five course Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language Research and Practice. The certificate can be completed in two or three semesters on campus, or in five 7-week sessions online (10 months), run through UA Online.
Which department am I in?
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(2 Semesters)
Tuition fees
$35,012.00 (29,54,101)
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admission requirements are a completed Bachelors Degree with a final GPA of 3.0/4.0, a one-page statement of purpose addressing reasons for pursuing the certificate.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.