Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Undergraduate Certificate

The TEFL certificate is intended for Georgia State-admitted students who complete the required courses as part of their undergraduate coursework. It is not available as a continuing education program.

Currently Enrolled Students

Degree-seeking students can apply for a College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Certificate once they have completed or are currently enrolled in at least 2 courses required for the certificate.

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High School Seniors and Recent Graduates
If you’re a senior in high school or if you graduated from high school within the last two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using Georgia State’s Common Application.

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International Students
International applicants are those students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.), students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States, students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card or students who have been educated outside the U.S.

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Transfer Students
If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation.

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The TEFL certificate requirements consist of the following five courses:

• AL 3021 — Introduction to Linguistics
• AL 3041 — Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
• AL 3051 — Teaching English as a Foreign Language I: Methods and Approaches
• AL 3101 — English Grammar in Use
• AL 4161 — Teaching English as a Second Language II: Practicum and Classroom Practices

For more details, visit the course catalog.

For general tuition information, check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.

The certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) provides students with appropriate skills and a credential that will enable them to teach English abroad. This certificate is an entry-level credential for those who plan short-term stays overseas. Students who are interested in a career in teaching English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language will need to have more extensive education and certification at the master’s degree level.