Overview

There is a significant demand in the United States and abroad for teachers of English as a new/second language. The Undergraduate and Graduate TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificates each provide the qualifications and preparation necessary to teach in this capacity in a variety of settings locally, nationally, and internationally.

Key Facts

Students with this TESOL program from Northern State University are qualified to teach English as a new/second language at public schools abroad, at adult literacy centers, at missionary sites, and at other organizations designed to promote literacy for immigrants, foreign nationals, and refugees.

Both certificates are offered on campus and online. Those pursuing the Graduate TESOL Certificate must currently hold a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second Language Development

Methods of Teaching English As a Second Language

Modern Grammar

Development of the English Language

Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

9 SCH

9-12

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 219 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to an associate degree program at Northern State University, students must meet one of the following criteria:
Rank in the top 60% of their graduating class; OR obtain an ACT composite score of 18 or above; OR obtain a high school GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale; AND meet the minimum course requirements with an average grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or demonstrate appropriate competencies in the discipline areas where course requirements have not been met. Students with a GED score of 225 or above will also be admitted.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5760 USD / year

≈ 5760 USD / year
Out-of-State

5760 USD / year

≈ 5760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3087 USD / year

≈ 3087 USD / year

Additional Details

Online Fee:$484

Living costs

Aberdeen

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Aberdeen

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