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黑料网's Graduate Non-Degree Program in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) offers educators and professionals the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in teaching English to non-native speakers without committing to a full degree program. The curriculum covers key areas such as language acquisition, instructional strategies, and classroom management, providing practical skills for enhancing language learning in diverse settings. This program is ideal for those seeking to improve their teaching credentials or expand their expertise in TESL, whether for domestic classrooms or international language teaching environments.
The Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation non-degree program allows teachers with a current Ohio teaching license to advance their knowledge of language and second language learning in the P-12 context. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by 黑料网 for supplemental license in multi-age teaching English to speakers of other language; and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.
The non-degree program is not a master's degree. Students interested in obtaining a teaching license and a master's degree from 黑料网 must also be fully admitted into the .
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 黑料网's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.
Completers of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Licensure Requirements | ||
CI 61130 | MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES | 3 |
or CI 67005 | INTERCULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING | |
ENG 63001 | METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1 | 3 |
ENG 63033 | THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | 3 |
ENG 63044 | SECOND LANGUAGE READING | 3 |
ENG 68592 | PRACTICUM IN TEACHING P-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS 1, 2 | 3 |
Endorsement Electives, choose from the following: | 6 | |
CI 60169 | UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES | |
CI 60171 | TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS | |
ENG 63034 | SOCIOLINGUISTICS | |
ENG 63038 | TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE | |
ENG 63039 | SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT | |
ENG 63040 | LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS | |
ENG 63043 | SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING | |
ENG 63046 | SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING | |
ENG 63047 | HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
An assessment of professional dispositions occurs in this course to demonstrate students' understanding of codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to TESL and work with English Language Learners. Assessed in this course are competencies such as data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilization and support of appropriate technology for the discipline,;and an understanding of laws related to English Language Learners.
Students undertake 100 hours of fieldwork as teacher assistants in area schools to gain collaborative clinical experience as P-12 teachers. Prior to enrollment in ENG 68592, students must be evaluated satisfactorily on non-academic dimensions, including completing background checks.
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
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- | 3.000 |
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education
Graduates of 黑料网鈥檚 Graduate Non-Degree Program in Teaching English as a Second Language are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to teach English to non-native speakers in various educational contexts. The program focuses on language acquisition, ESL teaching methodologies, and cultural awareness, providing valuable professional development for educators. Graduates often pursue roles as ESL instructors, language tutors, and educational consultants, enhancing their teaching credentials and contributing to language programs in diverse settings.
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