Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - K-12
My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting fall and spring semester of each academic year. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.
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 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 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 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 to speakers of other languages.
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First Semester
| TEL 1003 | Career Strat-TESL Workplace | 1 |
| TEL 1000 | Teaching ESL English Study | 3 |
| TEL 1002 | Proc/Techs for ESL Classroom | 3 |
| TEL 2025 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 16
Important Program Notes:
TEL 2025 may be taken in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.