Program Requirements

The TENL program can be added to your major or taken as a stand-alone credential. TENL courses can be completed in 3-4 semesters (1.5-2 years).

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YOUR PATHWAYS

Degree-seeking student


  1. Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
  2. Graduate/Post-baccalaureate (Master’s)

For those who want to teach abroad


  1. TENL certificate
  2. Your major + TENL certificate
  3. Your Master's program + TENL certificate

For those who want to teach in U.S. schools


  1. Bachelor's of Science in Education + TENL (i.e. ELL) licensure
  2. Teachers who already hold a teaching license complete the TENL program to qualify for the add-on license in the content area of “Teachers of English Learners”.
  3. Individuals who would like to teach in the U.S. but do not yet have their teaching license should first consider the Transition to Teaching program before adding the TENL certificate.