Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate

California State University - San Bernardino

Open to anyone, CSUSB’s Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate prepares students with the linguistic knowledge, instructional strategies, and cultural competency needed to teach English to speakers of other languages in the U.S. and internationally. This active undergraduate certificate provides foundational training in second language acquisition, English grammar and phonology, assessment, curriculum development, and TESL pedagogy.Students learn how to design engaging lessons, support learners with diverse linguistic backgrounds, and implement effective teaching methods grounded in research and real-world practice. Coursework emphasizes communication skills, intercultural awareness, and practical application-preparing graduates to teach in community programs, language institutes, private schools, and global settings.This certificate is ideal for students interested in language education, international work, tutoring, or pursuing advanced study in TESOL, linguistics, or education.

College of Arts and Letters