English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL TESOL Certificate

The TESOL Certificate is designed for candidates who wish to have training in working with English language learners but who do not wish to pursue the Master of Arts in Education degree. It includes the coursework from the first year of the International ESOL option.

Prerequisites

1.  Bachelor's degree in any field

Coursework

(minimum 18 hour program)

ED 515 Methodology and Assessment of Teaching English
     as a Second Language* ...................................................... 0-3
ED 608 Advanced Topics in ESOL .................................................. 3
ED 610 Multicultural and Diversity Issues of Teaching English
     Language Learners ................................................................ 3

EN 541 History of the English Language* ..................................... 0-3
EN 542 Survey of Grammar* ..................................................... 0-3
EN 641 English Linguistics ............................................................ 3
ED 620 Practicum in ESOL (in an adult ELL or advisor-approved
     P-12 setting) ....................................................................... 3

*If not already taken as an undergraduate.*

Click here for a printable version of the TESOL Certificate checksheet.