Program Description 

The Teaching English in Global/Local Contexts Certificate program is a fully online program that prepares practicing and new educators to be teacher-leaders in TESOL. This graduate-level certificate program prepares individuals to educate an increasingly varied population of students within and outside the U.S. through global perspectives. The program focuses upon teaching multilingual students within multiple program models in global contexts with core courses in language development, literacy, immigration, and teaching methods. The standalone Teaching English in Global/Local Contexts Certificate program with 9-credit hours (3 graduate level courses) is also embedded in the TESOL M.Ed. degree program.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Evaluate lesson plans to address English learners’ strengths and needs in all four language domains (i.e., writing, reading, speaking, and listening).
2. Evaluate and synthesize peer-reviewed research literature in the field of TESOL.

This program is a part of the Leland and Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s Graduate admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . 

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Program Course Requirements