Elevate your academic and professional profile by mastering the skills needed to effectively use technology in language teaching and learning. Whether taken as a stand-alone or alongside a master's program, this certificate program provides a strong foundation in both theory and practical application.
Program Description
Certificate Awarded: Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Certificate)
The graduate certificate in computer-assisted language learning focuses on the innovative use of technology in language teaching and research.
Through this program, students gain hands-on experience creating and evaluating digital learning materials, as well as the skills to enhance language acquisition using technology. Students gain practical skills and a deep understanding of the theoretical and pedagogical approaches to integrating technology into language curricula.
Degree Requirements
Curriculum Plan Options
15 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours) APL/ENG/SLC 557 Computer-Assisted Language Learning (3) APL 558/SLC 510 Computer-Assisted Language Learning Praxis (3)
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Electives (6 credit hours)
Additional Curriculum Information For restricted electives, students select a second language acquisition course with department approval.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree with a major or minor in foreign language study, English or English education from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
personal statement
resume or curriculum vitae
proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English and who has not graduated from an institution of higher learning in the United States must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Applications are not processed without valid proof of English proficiency. Official scores must be sent to ASU for the application to be processed.
Applicants must submit a one- to two-page double-spaced, well-considered personal statement in which they explain how their experience and training have prepared them for the certificate program, and describe their aims and purpose in pursuing this certificate.
Critically evaluate current theoretical and pedagogical issues in the area of computer-assisted language learning.
Construct a testable theoretical or pedagogical hypothesis related to CALL.
Career Opportunities
This certificate opens doors to a wide variety of careers in academic, business and international sectors. Graduates can apply their expertise in both teaching and technology-driven roles across various educational and professional environments, in hybrid or online classrooms. The skills gained are in high demand in teaching, research and beyond.
Career examples include:
distance learning coordinator
educational technology teacher or professor
foreign language or TESOL instructor
instructional coordinator
instructional designer or technologist
technology for language learning consultant
training and development specialist
Program Contact Information
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Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
ASU students may accelerate their studies by earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years (for some programs) or by earning a bachelor's degree in 2.5 or 3 years.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs, featuring the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty, allow students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years.
Accelerated bachelor's degree programs allow students to choose either a 2.5- or a 3-year path while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students can opt to fast-track their studies after acceptance into a participating program by connecting with their academic advisor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.