Graduate Certificate
TESOL: Communicative Languages Teaching (Certificate)
About Our TESOL: Communicative Languages Teaching Certificate
With global demand for English instruction on the rise, skilled educators are needed to meet the diverse needs of English learners. SRU’s Graduate TESOL Program offers the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Certificate - an accessible, globally focused training option for educators looking to enhance their English teaching skills. This certificate prepares you to apply innovative, research-based instructional strategies to support learners of all ages. Whether you're teaching abroad or at home, you'll be equipped to make a lasting impact on English language proficiency and open doors for your students and yourself.
Why Get a TESOL: Communicative Languages Teaching Certificate?
- Train in CLT, the globally preferred method for boosting language proficiency in real-world settings.
- Fit it into your life by choosing your term and completing the course online, with an optional workshop offered live online, abroad, or at SRU’s main campus.
- Get hands-on experience through interactive training, field trips, and cultural excursions that bring language instruction to life.
- Learn from top-tier faculty — you’ll study under experts with doctoral degrees and extensive TESOL experience.
- Build toward your master’s, as all 9 credits count toward SRU’s MA TESOL, putting you just 21–24 credits away from the full degree.
Career Outcomes
A graduate certificate in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) gives you a competitive edge in the global market for English teachers. By focusing on the globally preferred CLT method, you'll gain the modern, in-demand skills needed to lead engaging, real-world language instruction. This credential prepares you for teaching roles in language academies abroad, community programs in the U.S., and online platforms, and serves as a direct pathway to our full Master of Arts in TESOL, as all credits are transferable. This certificate can prepare you for roles such as:
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher
- Online English Language Tutor
- ESL Instructor for community and adult education programs
- Corporate Language and Communications Trainer
- Language Program Assistant in a university setting
- English Teacher for international non-profit organizations
Requirements
What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!
Program Director / Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Marnie Petray
Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Writing
724.738.4577
marnie.petray-covey@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
Attention: To apply for admission, please use the following link to apply now.
- $25 Application Fee
- Official Transcripts - Undergraduate/Graduate (Official transcripts must be sent by the institution via electronic transcript e-share to graduate.admissions@sru.edu or via mail. Faxed copies will not be considered official).
- SRU current/Alumni/former students, click here to order your official SRU final transcript and have it sent to graduate.admissions@sru.edu.
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in English, modern languages, linguistics, applied linguistics, education, or a related field.
- Two Electronic Recommendation Forms.
- A 1-2 page Personal Statement explaining your personal and professional goals for TESOL study.
- GRE not required.
- International students should check with Global Engagement to review all international documents and visa status at graduate.intl@sru.edu.
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
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