No. CeLTA directs College of Arts and Letters (CAL) students in a language-related field to the general CAL Graduate Certificate of College Teaching. CAL students in a language-teaching related program/department (e.g., Second Language Studies) can seek advice from Caitlin Cornell (cornel28@msu.edu), CeLTA’s Assistant Director, with regards to language-based options to fulfill the requirements of the streamlined certificate program.
General Questions
Does CeLTA offer courses?
CeLTA offers the following courses:
- Graduate courses for the Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching
- A 1-credit undergraduate experiential learning course (AL491)
- Non-credit courses for teachers and language professionals through the Online Language Teaching Program
Does CeLTA offer a certificate in language teaching?
Yes!
1. Our Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching program offers a certificate in foreign language teaching.
2. In the past, CeLTA operated its own certification in college foreign language teaching. In 2020, we merged with the robust College of Arts and Letters (CAL) Graduate Certification in College Teaching. Currently enrolled MSU graduate students in College of Arts and Letters language education and related programs who apply to the CAL certification can be mentored through the foreign language teaching track of the CAL certification process by CeLTA’s Assistant Director, Caitlin Cornell (cornel28@msu.edu).
Does CeLTA provide translation services?
Unfortunately, CeLTA does not offer translation services. However, the Translation Center at MSU offers translation services in at least 24 languages. See their website for types of services and pricing: About – Translation Center (msu.edu).
Additionally, The Language Resource Center at the University of Michigan maintains a free translation service, the Language Bank, which might be an option: https://lsa.umich.edu/lrc/translation/languagebank.html. It also maintains a list of recommended commercial translation services.
Do you have anything in common with the CELTA test (“Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages”)?
No, we are not affiliated in any way with that test, nor do we offer it.
Does CeLTA offer advising for MSU students who wish to take language courses?
Please contact the advisors in the two language departments: https://linglang.msu.edu/advising/ and https://rcs.msu.edu/advising/
Where can I find information about language conversation hours and culture social events?
For information about conversation hours and culture social events specific to the language(s) you are learning, contact the individual language departments and programs (e.g. If you want to practice Spanish, Romance and Classical Studies offers Pláticas).
Does CeLTA have its own Certificate of College Teaching?
No. CeLTA directs College of Arts and Letters (CAL) students in a language-related field to the general CAL Graduate Certificate of College Teaching. CAL students in a language-teaching related program/department (e.g., Second Language Studies) can seek advice from Caitlin Cornell (cornel28@msu.edu), CeLTA’s Assistant Director, with regards to language-based options to fulfill the requirements of the streamlined certificate program.
I am interested in working for or interning with CeLTA. What opportunities are there for me?
If you are a graduate student, you can find more information here: https://celta.msu.edu/graduate-assistantships/
If you are a professional, please refer to official MSU HR job postings and apply through that portal.