The TESL certificate program prepares students for careers as teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Completion of the certificate program qualifies graduates for the TESL Canada Professional Certification Standard Two from Canada's national organization of TESL professionals.

The TESL certificate program can be taken either after completion of a bachelor's degree program, or while completing one. Students who plan to do a degree and a certificate simultaneously should consult with an Advisor to ensure that they choose and schedule their courses appropriately. The degree program must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher.