English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL Traditional Class A Option

The Traditional Class A Option is designed for teachers who already hold Class B certification in any teaching field.

Prerequisites

1.  Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in any field

2.  Appropriate score(s) on MAT, GRE, or Praxis

Coursework

(minimum 33 hour program)

1. ED 000, ED 601, ED 603, ED 605, ED 634, ED 655 ....................... 15

2. CHD 604 or ED 644 ................................................................. 3

3. EEX 605 (if requirement not previously met at undergraduate level) .........  0-3

4. EN 641 English Linguistics ........................................................ 3
    ED 515 Adv ESOL Methods (if not already taken as an undergraduate)... 0-3
    ED 608 Advanced Topics in ESOL .............................................. 3
    ED 610 Multicult.& Diversity Issues of Teach Eng Lang Learners ...... 3
    EN 541 Hist of the Eng Lang (if not already taken as an undergraduate)  0-3
    EN 542 Surv of Grammar (if not already taken as an undergraduate) ..... 0-3
    ED 621 Practicum in ESOL (in P-12 ELL setting) ........................... 3

Click here for a printable version of the ESOL Class A checksheet.