Undergraduate Certificates 

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Please talk with your undergraduate advisor to complete a certificate program or to request course substitutions. To apply for certificate program completion, use "Apply to Graduate" in the Student Records section of Self-Service (my.okstate.edu).

 

Certificate in TESOL

The undergraduate certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a 15-credit-hour program which provides students with the basic pedagogical background needed to teach English to non-native speakers. The certificate can lead to opportunities such as:

 

• Teaching English as a foreign language in overseas schools, colleges, or universities;

• Teaching English as a second language to international students studying in the U.S.; 

• Teaching English to bilingual/bicultural English Language Learner (ELL) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in public school systems and adult education programs.

Required courses (9 credit-hours)

• ENGL 4043 TESOL

• ENGL 4180 Internship in TESOL

• ENGL 4013 English Grammar

Two elective course (6 credit-hours). Choose from:

• CIED 4133 Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners

• CIED 4813 Second Language Acquisition Research and Pedagogy

• ENGL 2243 Language, Text, and Culture

• ENGL 2443 Languages of the World

• ENGL 3063 Introduction to Linguistics: Exploring Human Language

• ENGL 4003 History of the English Language

• ENGL 4033 Discourse Analysis

• ENGL 4073 Introduction to Sociolinguistics

• ENGL 4080 Studies in Linguistics

• ENGL 4083 Applied Linguistics

• ENGL 4093 (D,S): Language in America

• ENGL 4143 Language and Technology

• ENGL 4520 Problems in English

Note: The TESOL Certificate does not carry with it certification for public school employment. Students wishing such certification must meet specific state and university requirements.

 

Certificate in Publishing and Editing

The undergraduate certificate in Publishing and Editing provides students with a strong foundation in literary and professional editing, content creation, and contemporary publishing practices. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, students develop skills in grammar, copyediting, revision, author feedback, and editorial acquisition, while gaining exposure to both creative and technical writing.

The certificate can lead to opportunities such as:

• Editorial and copyediting roles in literary, academic, and professional settings;

• Positions in print and digital publishing, including journals, presses, and online platforms;

• Content creation, technical writing, and web-based publishing roles;

• Internships and entry-level work in publishing houses, nonprofits, and community-based arts organizations.

Take ONE of the following courses (3 credit-hours):

• ENGL 4013: English Grammar
• ENGL 4543: Style and Editing

Select 15 additional hours:

• ENGL 2513: Intro to Creative Writing (H)
• ENGL 3030: Writing the Short Story (F)
• ENGL 3040: Poetry Writing (F)
• ENGL 3060: Writing Flash Nonfiction (F)
• ENGL 3323: Technical Writing
• ENGL 4523: Professional Writing Internship
• ENGL 4620: Creative Nonfiction
• ENGL 4630: Writing the Novel
• ENGL 4640: Poetry Writing
• ENGL 2890: Honors Experience in English