Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement

Ashland University Announces Its New TESOL Endorsement
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

More than 39,000 English language learners or students with limited English proficiency were enrolled in Ohio’s elementary and secondary
schools in 2010-2011. These students represent more than 110 different native or home languages. How well prepared are you to meet the learning needs of this growing population of students?

Ashland’s 15-Hour TESOL Endorsement Program

• Enables you to gain the instructional knowledge, assessment skills and understanding to more effectively address the needs of English language learners in your classroom.
• Prepares you for the increasing cultural and linguistic diversity associated with teaching and learning in today’s classrooms.
• Gives you opportunities to have a positive, lasting impact on the lives of immigrant and native-born children and youth.

The TESOL Endorsement program is designed to be completed in one year or less and can be added to any Ohio license. Classes are
offered in online and hybrid formats.

The TESOL Endorsement Includes the Following 5 Courses

• EDCI 533: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Social, Historical, and Legal Issues Related to the Education of English Language Learners
• EDCI 534: Language Acquisition and Elements of Linguistics for Teaching English Language Learners
• EDCI 535: Integrated Teaching Methods for English Language Learners
• EDFN 646: Educational Assessment
• EDCI 645: Internship for TESOL Endorsement