Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Abroad
This certificate is currently known as "Teaching English as a Second Language - Abroad". It has been requested to be retitled to "Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Abroad". This award will undergo review by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the title change requested. Upon final ED approval, this statement will be removed and a note placed in our Catalog Addendum noting the date of the approved title change.
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Abroad and enter the workforce. Students explore classroom procedures and techniques in teaching and learning the English language successfully. The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 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 program prepares students for careers to teach English to children and adults in countries around the world.
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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
Total Credit Hours: 16
Important Program Notes:
TEL 225 may be taken in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.