Teaching English as a Second Language/K-12
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language K-12 and enter the workforce. Students explore K-12 classroom procedures and techniques in teaching and learning the English language successfully. The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program provides high quality instruction through innovative teaching practices and experiential learning. It prepares teacher leaders to be knowledgeable, creative thinkers, and reflective decision makers. This certificate prepares students for careers as paraeducators or to earn licensure to teach in an elementary or high school classroom. This program is also appropriate for teachers with a bachelor's degree looking to improve their skills teaching English as a Second Language.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| TEL 103 | Career Strat-TESL Workplace | 1 |
| TEL 100 | Teaching ESL English Study | 3 |
| TEL 102 | Proc/Techs for ESL Classroom | 3 |
| TEL 225 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Second Semester
| TEL 245 | ESL in the Content Areas | 3 |
| TEL 289 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Important Program Notes:
TEL 225 may be taken in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.