This program examines the theories, teaching methods and research behind language instruction in online and hybrid learning environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience using and evaluating computer-based teaching materials, including adapting traditional classroom activities for digital learning.
With a strong theoretical foundation, you’ll explore innovative approaches to language teaching, from designing technology-integrated curricula to recommending digital tools. Coursework also covers second-language acquisition theory and electives may address ways to incorporate emerging technologies into learning and assessment.
The skills you develop will be highly transferable to careers in education, instructional design, training and development and language research. You can also pursue roles in EdTech, business and other global industries where language and technology intersect.
Who’s a good candidate for this program?
Whether you teach language in the U.S. or worldwide, or want to enter the field, this certificate can advance your career. Practicing second- or foreign-language teachers can develop expertise in digital tools and teaching methods without committing to a full graduate degree. Likewise, master’s-prepared educators can upskill in the latest technology-enhanced instruction. As a standalone graduate credential, this certificate expands your knowledge and keeps you at the forefront of this growing field.
If you’re enrolled in an ASU graduate program related to education or language learning, this certificate offers an excellent opportunity to specialize. It pairs well with our online master’s degrees in:
Are you interested in leveraging technology to make language learning more effective and accessible? This online graduate certificate in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) from Arizona State University teaches you to enhance second- and foreign-language instruction with innovative methods. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to use technology to boost learner engagement, support assessment and foster collaboration in diverse learning environments.
Courses build your foundational knowledge of CALL, including how it was developed and how language educators use it to enhance learning. You’ll complete two core courses and three electives to tailor the certificate to your interests. Topics you may explore include accessible digital learning design, learning theories, design technologies, digital instruction development and trends in the field.
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Applicants to the CALL certificate program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants may apply if they 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. You may also apply if you are currently enrolled in a related ASU master’s program.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
- An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
- International students who need an F-1 visa or J-1 visa must first apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for this certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
- GRE, GMAT or other test scores are not required for admission.
No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”