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College
Degree
Certificate
Program Type
Certificate/Endorsement/License
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Program Overview
Over the last ten years, Ohio’s percentage of English learner students has increased to approximately 80,000 students. 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?
The 12-credit-hour TESOL Certificate can be completed in one year or less and is designed for graduate students who plan to teach students abroad or adult English- as-a-Second-Language students. However, the 12-hour certificate is not designed for PK-12 teaching in the United States.
All courses are available online; some may also be offered face to face.
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Learning Experiences
The TESOL coursework complements a wide range of related disciplines, including foreign languages, international studies and communications, and provides theoretical as well as practical instruction to students seeking training in TESOL. The programs also serve students with an undergraduate degree who are seeking specific training to improve their employment prospects where language, culture and communication are concerned.
This program is for you, if...
- You want to gain the instructional knowledge, assessment skills and understanding to address the needs of English learners more effectively in your classroom.
- You want to prepare yourself for the increasing cultural and linguistic diversity associated with teaching and learning in today’s classrooms.
- You want opportunities to have a positive, lasting impact on the lives of immigrant and native-born children and youth.
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Course of Study
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate prepares preservice or inservice teachers to provide services to TESOL students. It is not a TESOL endorsement. The certificate does not require access to students, nor does it require passing the OAE exam.
View the Academic Catalog or TESOL Certificate Checksheet for complete degree requirements.
| Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDFN 533 | Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners Social, Historical & Legal Issues Related to the Education of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 534 | Language Acquisition & Elements of Linguistics for Teaching English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 535 | Integrated Teaching Methods for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDFN 646 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Note: No more than one 3-credit-hour course may be transferred from another regionally accredited institution for the TESOL Certificate program.