Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Specialization in Teaching English to Young Learners

Requirements for the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with a Specialization in Teaching English To Young Learners (a grade of “C” or better must be achieved on all required courses; please consult course descriptions for possible prerequisites):

Certificate Requirements

Required

EH 320	Multicultural Linguistics and Grammar	3
	Or
ESOL 325	Theoretical Foundations of Language Acquisitions	3
ESOL 463	TESOL Methods for Young English Learners	3
ESOL 470	Practicum in TESOL	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Required

Students must complete two elective courses (totaling 6 credits) in subjects related to education, communication, linguistics, language development, literacy, and literature. Elective course options listed below:

(Choose two courses from list below)

ESOL 328	Introduction to Linguistics for Teachers of Young English Learners	3
EH 401	Multicultural Communication	3
ER 302	Language Development and Developmental Interactions	3
ER 319	Literacy and Literature for the Young Child	3
ED 302	Foundations of Education	3
EL 320	Children's Literature	3
SC 333	Teaching Reading/Writing in the Content Areas	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Note: Students must have had English 101 and 102 with a grade of C or higher to be admitted to Certificate Program.

Total Credit Hours: 15