Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Certificate

The Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a program of study designed for teachers and prospective teachers seeking competence in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The program combines upper division and graduate courses in English, linguistics and education. Courses completed as part of other programs of study may be applicable toward the certificate. Candidates must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the program.

Requirements

Prerequisites

1. An acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a grade point average of 2.5 or better over the last 60 semester units attempted.
2. A minimum of one year's work in a foreign language.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ENG 314	English Syntax: Traditional	3
ENG 486	ESL Teaching Methods	3
or ENG 586	ESL Teaching Methods
ENG 311	Phonology	3
or ENG 312	Morphology
Select two courses from the following:		6
ENG 487	Introduction to Second-Language Learning and Teaching
ENG 581	Semantics, Pragmatics and Discourse
ENG 585	Second Language Acquisition
ENG 587	Seminar: Current Issues in TESL/Applied Linguistics
ENG 588	Sem:Pedag Gram For TESOL
Select a practicum with the prior approval of the TESOL Coordinator
Total Hours		15