Certificate of Preparation in ESL Teaching (ESL Program Specialist Certificate)
College of Arts and Humanities
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Certification Area | ||
| Admission into the WCU ESL Program Specialist Certificate requires prior and valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II Certification in a different academic area. Completion of the program thus allows instructors to add teaching ESL in Pennsylvania public schools to their teaching load. | ||
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| LIN 501 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LAN 504 | Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language 2 | 3 |
| LAN 575 | Structure of Modern English | 3 |
| LAN 569 | Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 2 | 3 |
| LIN 540 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| LAN 576 | Curriculum and Materials for TESL 2 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
- 1
Candidate must inform the Program Director upon completion of the required coursework for graduation clearance.
- 2
Denotes certification courses which require clearances for field.
