This non-degree-seeking program includes course study for a total of 19 credit hours. The Graduate Certificate in TESOL is designed for those who wish to work with learners of English in international locales, or for those who already hold a master's degree (in any area) and wish to teach ESL at community colleges in the U.S. The educational objective is to prepare teachers of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for work outside the American public school setting. Courses cover second language acquisition theories, TESOL methods, pedagogical knowledge of English grammar and phonology, and ESL (English as a Second Language)-focused content delivery.