Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 18 credits

This program, which meets endorsement requirements in multiple US states, is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of licensed teachers who wish to teach English Language Learners. It offers a theoretical foundation as well as practical strategies for the classroom and empowers teachers with the most current technologies, research-based strategies, and culturally responsive teaching. It is aligned with TESOL/National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) National Standards in the five domains: Language; Culture; Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction; Assessment; and Professionalism. This certificate program may also be used as a specialization to fulfill some of the requirements for the M.Ed. Individually Designed Program for Educators.

Please note: In certain states, a student may receive an endorsement/second license by completing this program. It is important to check with your teacher licensing office, as additional steps may be necessary in order to meet state requirements.

Program of Study

Courses may have prerequisites for registration; please check course descriptions before registering.

Required Courses (18 credits):

EECLD 6001	Culturally Responsive Teaching	3
EECLD 6002	Essential Linguistics: What Every Teacher Needs to Know about Language	3
EECLD 6004	First and Second Language Acquisition and Oral Development	3
EECLD 6007	Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Literacy and Literature	3
EECLD 6010	TESOL in Content Areas: Engaging Students	3
EECLD 6012	Assessment for Equity and Inclusion of CLD Learners: Linguistic/Cultural Differences and Disabilities	3