TESOL Graduate Certificates DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY TELL Certificate Program TESOL 100% Online Graduate Certificate
PLAN OF STUDY — Core Courses (required)
TELL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SECONDARY K-12 CERTIFICATION IN TEACHER OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS OR BILINGUAL TEACHER The TELL program is designed to provide students expertise and training on the theory and practice of teaching English to nonnative speakers of English and/or bilingual learners. It readies students with the pedagogical and intellectual preparations necessary to teach in K-12 Multilingual Learner (MLL) or dual language immersion classrooms and obtain Delaware Department of Education secondary certification in either “1562 Teacher of English Learners” or “1561 Bilingual Teacher.”
COURSE
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
ENGL-518
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
3
ENGL-504
Second Language Acquisition
3
ENGL-510
Structure of Modern English
3
ENGL-511
Teaching Literacy for English Language Learners
3
ENGL-512
Seminar on Theories and Practice of Second Language Learning and Testing
3
Total Credits 15
Students pursuing the Bilingual Education track must evidence language proficiency in an additional target language.
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
Several courses offered online Course locations and times adapted to fit working educators’ and professionals’ schedules Full-time and part-time enrollment options All credits can be applied toward the Master of Arts TESOL/ Bilingual Education degree.
TESOL
FOR BOTH PROGRAMS
100% ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES/BILINGUAL EDUCATION The 100% Online Graduate Certificate in TESOL is designed to provide students with fundamental skills and entry-level credentials for teaching English to speakers of other languages. The program prepares students to teach non-native speakers of English in community programs, language schools and other similar programs both in the United States and internationally. All credits can be applied toward the Master of Arts TESOL/Bilingual Education degree.
PLAN OF STUDY — Core Courses (required) COURSE
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
ENGL-518
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
3
ENGL-514
Second Language Learners – Identity, Community and Language Learning
3
ENGL-510
Structure of Modern English
3
ENGL-516
Classroom – Planning, Supporting Learners
3 Total Credits 12
Earned bachelor’s degree and meet language proficiency requirements for English (and target language for those pursuing bilingual education); or be a current undergraduate student with senior status and a minimum 3.0 overall GPA (may apply during junior year, and must submit a letter of recommendation from student’s advisor, in addition to the two required letters of recommendation. Must complete bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the final semester of study in the MA program.) 2 professional letters of recommendation Statement of purpose indicating educational career goals and experience International applicants without a college degree from a U.S. institution: minimum TOEFL score of 90 (iBT), 576 (paper) or IELTS 6.5 TELL PROGRAM ONLY: Applicants pursuing K-12 certification (only) — completion or concurrent enrollment in a primary teacher education program
APPLICATION DEADLINES ROLLING ADMISSIONS* *Enrollment is contingent upon receipt of all required documents no later than two weeks prior to the enrollment period for U.S. applicants and four weeks prior for international students.
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