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112 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)
Overview
The certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is designed for those already involved in Christian ministry
who are interested in teaching English as an additional avenue for outreach. This certificate provides basic teaching theory
and skills and an understanding of how language works. The Certificate in TEFL program focuses on providing introductory-
level TEFL training for those who expect to be involved in adult English teaching. (Students who desire more training in full-
time TEFL should apply to the M.A. in TEFL/ICS program.)
Objectives
The graduate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing at novice, intermediate, and advanced levels of proficiency
Develop and evaluate language teaching materials
Use English teaching as a ministry
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill the general admission requirements of the university (see the Admissions section for details).
Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or scores above the 50th percentile on the Graduate
Record Exam (GRE).
International Students whose first language is not English must score 100 on the internet-based test, 250 on the
computer-based examination, or 600 on the paper-based examination of the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL).
Transfer Policy
No transfer credit is approved for this program. All courses must be taken at Columbia International University.
Time Limitation
The time limit for completion of all requirements is two years, measured from the date a student enrolls in on-campus
coursework in the Certificate in TEFL program.
Completion Requirements
Students must complete 12.5 hours of specified coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to receive the certificate
in TEFL.
TEFL Certificate
12.5
CHL 5001
Chapel I
0
LNG 5040
Teaching Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
3
LNG 5045
Teaching Reading, Writing, and Grammar
3
LNG 5710
Theoretical Foundations for Language Teaching
3
LNG 6656
Advanced English Grammar
3
LNG 6905
TEFL Practicum
.5
Note: This certificate program is not eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds – i.e. Federal Direct Loans. Students who
are interested in exploring other financial aid options should contact the Financial Aid Office.