Westcliff University’s Bridge TEFL Partnership Program
Welcome to Westcliff University’s Bridge TEFL Partnership Program! As a successful Bridge IDELTOnline™ graduate, you are eligible to apply the credits you’ve earned through the IDELT toward Westcliff’s Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd), or Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESOL).
Take the next step in developing the knowledge and skills for a successful career in higher education, and become a Westcliff Warrior!
Is the Bridge TEFL Program Right For You?
The Bridge TEFL program is right for you if you have successfully completed any of the following:
- Foundations in Teaching English Online
- Master Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Advanced Methods in Teaching English Online
- IDELT Online
Bridge TEFL Credit Transfer:
Students are eligible to transfer up to 12 transfer credits towards the Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd) at Westcliff University if they complete any of the following:
- Foundations in Teaching English Online
- Master Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Advanced Methods in Teaching English Online
Students are eligible to transfer up to 6 transfer credits towards the Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESOL) if they complete the following:
- IDELT Online
Eligible Programs for Bridge TEFL students:
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd): WU’s Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd) program prepares students to seek employment in entry-level positions in elementary or secondary education. Students learn to adapt curriculum to the needs of children from diverse backgrounds and ability levels.
- Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESOL): This program prepares teachers for a wide variety of positions both in the US and abroad. Our students will be equipped with the specialized knowledge and field skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Upon graduation, they will be competent professional educators with demonstrable leadership skills.