Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate - Resident & Online
Important: This certificate plan is effective for those starting in the fall 2026 through summer 2027. This certificate plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change certificates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Courses | ||
| LING 301 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| TESL 333 | Modern Grammar | 3 |
| TESL 373 | Applied Grammar | 3 |
| TESL 403 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TESL 405 | Issues and Practices in TES/FL | 3 |
| TESL 419 | Methodology and Curriculum in Teaching Modern Languages | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Completion Requirements
- 18 total hours
- A minimum of 25% of hours must be completed through Liberty University
- 2.0 GPA
- No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate
- Submission of Certificate Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date