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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate

College of Arts and Sciences
Department of English
113 Satterfield Hall
Tel: 330-672-2676
E-mail: english@kent.edu
Web: http://www.kent.edu/cas/english


With the world’s growing demand for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach the English language has grown rapidly over the past few decades. The Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate immerses students within another culture while at the same time giving them the structure and support that allows them to succeed as a teacher.

Kent State University admission requirements apply, including assessment testing. Students may enroll in the program even if they have prior degrees. Students must declare themselves as a certificate candidate prior to completing half of the courses and must complete a minimum of 15 credits at Kent State University.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)
Course Title Credits
ENG 31003 Linguistics 3
31007 TESL Pedagogy I 3
  41002 Computers in L2 Teaching 3
41292 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Practicum 6
Choose from the following: 3
ENG 31001 Fundamentals of English Grammar (3)   
31008 Grammar for TESL/TEFL (3)   
MINIMUM TOTAL 18

 

Gainful Employment Disclosure
CIP code:
 13.1401
CIP title:
 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/
ESL Language Instructor
AY 10 completers:
 31
AY 10 on-time completers:
 22
AY 10 on-time completion rate:
 71%
Median Stafford loans:
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Median other loans:
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Award Title:
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Total cost per credit hours:
 $425
Total costs for credit hours:
 $7,650
Book and supplies cost per credit hours:
 $134
Total books and supplies costs:
 $1,380
Term: Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Length: 30 Weeks
Fees per term:
 Varies
Room and board per term:
 $4,415
Other supply or miscellaneous costs:
 N/A
SOC code:
 25-1124.00
SOC title:
 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
ONET link:
 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1124.00
Respondent placement rate:
 95%