Graduate Certificate – English Online
Expand your teaching skills or prepare for new roles in education with this graduate certificate in English online program. Flexible and budget-friendly, this CAEP-accredited program can be completed quickly.
Program Overview
Preview the benefits of our online English certificate program
Diversify your specialized education credentials with SE’s Graduate Certificate – English online program. Become a more effective educator, or transition into instructional roles or teaching English at the secondary level. Learn from supportive faculty at a university renowned for preparing educators.
Tailor this program to your interests by choosing from courses in written English, literacy theories, structure and usage of the English language, and diverse categories of literature, including American, British, world and adolescent. Credit hours for the online Graduate Certificate in English program transfer should you wish to pursue an M.Ed. online from SE.
In this online graduate certificate program, you will:
- Develop expertise from every facet of education - not just pedagogy
- Engage in advanced exploration of world literature, examining influential authors, diverse genres, critical principles, and aesthetic frameworks
- Gain the ability to address the special needs and skills of English language learners and to support students from different cultures in the classroom
- Develop expertise from every facet of education - not just pedagogy
- Engage in advanced exploration of world literature, examining influential authors, diverse genres, critical principles, and aesthetic frameworks
- Gain the ability to address the special needs and skills of English language learners and to support students from different cultures in the classroom
Careers in English:
- English Teacher
- Instructional Coordinator
- Program Administrator
- Curriculum Development Specialist
- English Teacher
- Instructional Coordinator
- Program Administrator
- Curriculum Development Specialist
Other online education programs also available:
If you’re interested in pursuing a full master’s degree, SE has online options tailored to your goals. Check out all our master of education online degree programs.
Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Tuition
Explore how easily our tuition fits your budget
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Cert – English | $318 | $3,816 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SE’s Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Check the calendar to see how quickly you can begin
At Southeastern, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/10/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
To meet the admission requirements for SE's online graduate certificate program, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA and a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how a Graduate Certificate – English will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, With a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
- No GMAT is required for the Southeastern Oklahoma State University online graduate certificate
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Tailor the English certificate program online curriculum to your goals
For the Graduate Certificate – English online program, you must choose four of the following courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
Students must choose four of the following courses.