Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
This TESOL program provides students with the professional knowledge and skills necessary to teach English to speakers of other languages in the United States or abroad. The program offers three tracks to accommodate students with differing educational needs:
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a TESOL licensure minor;
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a TESOL minor (non-licensure), and
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a TESOL certificate (non-licensure).
Prerequisites
World Languages Requirement:
Completion of a minimum of a one-semester college-level world language course or its equivalent.
English Language Requirement:
A grade of “C” or higher in ENGLISH 1230.
TESOL Certificate (Non-Licensure)1
The TESOL certificate prepares students to teach English abroad or in adult ESL programs in the U.S. The certificate is open to all students regardless of their major. Note: Certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid. It would be particularly useful for those who wish to experience other cultures or work for international companies and organizations.
| Course | Title | Credits |
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| Required Courses | ||
| ENGLISH 2210 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3260 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENGLISH 4670 | Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| ENGLISH 4740 | Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| Elective Course | ||
| Select one course from one area below: | 3 | |
Humanities: | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| Second Language Acquisition | ||
Upper-division literature or civilization course in any world language | ||
Ethnic Studies: | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Race, Gender, and United States Labor History | ||
Global Studies: | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Politics of the Global Economy | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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Completion of this certificate does not lead to licensure. Please contact the School of Education with further questions.