Students enrolled in the Intercultural Studies 40-credit hour degree program can earn a 24 credit hour certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language. This program prepares prospective or practicing teachers for positions in a wide variety of settings in the U.S. and other countries. Held each summer on campus, the Institute for Cross-Cultural Training prepares missionary appointees, furloughing missionaries, Christian tentmakers, and students from a variety of occupations with skills in either second language acquisition or teaching English as a second language. Courses may be taken on a noncredit basis, for graduate credit to be transferred to another college or university, or for up to six semester hours of graduate credit at Wheaton College. The practical experience of an internship can be a significant part of your education.
Opportunities are available overseas and at other North American sites.
The broad international experience of our faculty enables them to identify appropriate internships for each student.