This certificate can help you find an entry level position in a language institute or an adult education program in the United States or overseas. Most college and university teaching positions, however, require you to have a master's degree. SIT also offers a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. As a graduate of the program, you will have access to information about ESOL teaching positions worldwide through SIT's Professional Development Resource Center, located on SIT's Brattleboro campus. To teach in the public schools in the U.S. you need public school certification, a process which generally involves an undergraduate degree followed by a period of full-time student teaching in a public school under the direction of a veteran teacher.
Specific requirements vary from state to state.
Participants at other sites can petition any college or university to recognize the course hours spent in the program and issue academic credit. If you are interested in pursuing this option you should check with the Registrar's Office at whatever college or university you are attending or plan to attend. Trainers in the course will meet with you to give you feedback on all aspects of your work in the program. You will also do a self-assessment and a peer assessment as part of your program.