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ESL Degrees
Programs and Degrees
ESL, or English as Second Language, is a term commonly used worldwide to describe the study of the English language in a native, English-speaking country by non-native English speaking people.
To become certified to teach ESL, there are several routes you can take to get the proper credentials. The most common are a certificate, an undergraduate ESL degree, or related field, or a master's ESL degree. A certificate, such as a TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) or a TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) certificate can be earned after completing a course that may last anywhere from one week to six weeks. The advantage of this type of certification is that it
is relatively inexpensive, and a much quicker program than a four- to six-year degree program. In addition, many certificate programs will help to place you in a job upon completion of the course. The disadvantage of course is that you will only get the basics in such a short program.
If you don't mind investing more time (and money) in your pursuit of an ESL education and profession, then pursuing a bachelor and/or master's ESL degree may better prepare you to meet your goals. The biggest benefit of having an advanced ESL degree is that you can pursue university level teaching positions, which tend to pay more, and provide better benefits. Keep in mind that most ESL degrees offered at universities in the United States are ESL focused, meaning that they are designed for
teachers who want to teach English in an English-speaking country. Also, curriculum in an advanced ESL degree, like a bachelor or a master's degree, will include a lot of theory and methodologies, and sometimes don't focus as much on the actual teaching aspect. As a result many students with an ESL degree will also take a TESOL or TEFL course in order to receive better training in practical teaching situations.
Online ESL Certification Programs
Dominican University
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Earn your Master of Arts in Education online from a leading private university that has been serving educators for more than a century. Located just outside Chicago, Dominican University is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier mas |
Northcentral University - Online
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Northcentral University's online program features a unique, proven educational model designed to help you achieve your goals using your own style of learning. Study at your own pace, receive one-on-one personalized attention from your faculty mentor, and |
University of Phoenix
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University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America. One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead. |
University of Phoenix - Armed Forces America
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University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America. One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead. |
University of Phoenix - Armed Forces Europe
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University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America. One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead. |
Campus-based Colleges - ESL Certification Degrees
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Teacher Education
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Teachers are engaged in incredibly valuable work training and nurturing individual minds. By choosing to pursue continuing teacher education or by choosing to undertake the initial training to enter the field, you can develop the skills and expertise that will enable
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Walden University
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