Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

English as a Second Language, Undergraduate Certificate


Academic Information

The undergraduate Certificate in English as a Second Language is offered by the Department of Educational Specialties.

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College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

English as a Second Language, Undergraduate Certificate


Careers

What Can I Do with a Certificate in English as a Second Language?

This certificate prepares certified teachers teach ESL in K-12 classrooms if you hold a valid K-12 certificate; to work as an ESL Adult Education Instructor; to work with city and nonprofit agencies or refugee resettlement agencies as an ESL instructor; or to teach ESL in a private language school. 

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

English as a Second Language, Undergraduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Specialties

English as a Second Language, Undergraduate Certificate


Overview

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 21
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required

Purpose Statement

This certificate prepares candidates for a career as an English as a second language (ESL) classroom teacher, ESL resource teacher, or a teacher responsible for providing ESL instruction and support in the regular classroom or special settings. Candidates gain the knowledge, skills and dispositions for developing ESL skills across reading, writing, and listening, and for involving community and families as partners. They will also leave the program with a historical perspective of English learners in the U.S. Candidates will develop specific skills for assessing English learner proficiency and content area knowledge, and knowledge of various program models. They will become familiar with current research in ESL instruction, and understand how theory can be structured in classroom practice to develop the oral language and literacy skills of all students.

Student Learning Outcomes

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Department of Educational Specialties

English as a Second Language, Undergraduate Certificate


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Department of Educational Specialties

English as a Second Language, Undergraduate Certificate


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