LAS Online undergraduate certificates offer focused, flexible pathways to build specialized knowledge, whether you are in the process of complementing your degree, preparing for a specific career path, or exploring a new academic interest.
Teaching English as a Second Language
The Certificate in TESL is a professional credential intended to provide a foundation for teaching English as a second or foreign language in non-public school settings.
ESL Endorsement
The ESL Endorsement is the minimal professional credential required by the State of Illinois of those teachers who hold an Illinois teaching certificate and wish to teach ESL in the public school system.