Do you want to teach adult post-secondary language education in government and industry programs, either domestically or worldwide? Our certificate program will help you develop and evaluate appropriate teaching practices, identify education policies to assist in developing language proficiency, identify the role of language and culture, and develop the ability to compare and contrast sociological, psychological, and physiological factors that characterize adult populations. When this certificate is added to an appropriate Master’s program, it also provides the demonstrated competence in English language learning in U.S. intensive English language programs.

Certificate Overview

Required – 6 hrs

  • Nature of Adult Education

  • Teaching the Disadvantaged Learner

Elective Courses – 6 hrs

Select from:

  • Teaching English as a Second Language

  • Issues in English as a Second Language

  • Applied Linguistics in English as a Second Language

  • Assessment in English as a Second Language

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Visit Auburn’s Graduate School homepage for checklists, resources, valuable graduate student information and to begin your application. Please contact department faculty listed above with program-specific questions.

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Last updated: 11/29/2023