Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate

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The certificate in TESOL is intended for graduates and undergraduates with majors or minors in English who wish to have minimum preparation to teach English to adult speakers of other languages. The TESOL certificate is particularly appropriate for those who would teach English in postsecondary language institutes overseas. The TESOL certificate program consists of six TESOL-related courses (19 units) and requires a minimum of six units of study in a foreign language (or demonstration of equivalent proficiency). Fluency in both written and spoken English is required of non-native English speakers. The certificate is not a California state teaching credential. (Individuals seeking credentials to teach in California public schools should inquire in the Department of Teacher Education.) For further information concerning the TESOL certificate and master’s programs, consult the TESOL program adviser in the Department of English.

Requirements

(19–25 units)

1. Complete one year of a foreign language or demonstrate evidence of non-primary language preparation.

(6-8 units)

2. Complete the following courses:

(19 units)

ENGL 3700 Introduction to Language, 3 units, or
ENGL 3750 Introduction to Linguistic Theory, 4 units
ENGL 4600 Tutorial Projects in English (WP), 3 units
ENGL 4615 TESOL Methods, 3 units
ENGL 4800 Second Language Acquisition, 3 units,
ENGL 4850 English Grammar, 3 units
ENGL 4990 Senior Seminar (TESOL), 4 units