English as a Second Language Supplemental Certificate
English as Second Language (ESL) is designed for students who intend to teach learners for whom English is a second or other language. The ESL supplemental certificate may be added to a valid Texas teacher certificate, special education certificate or Trade and Industrial Education certificate.
The coursework consists of 12 semester hours:
Foundations of Language Acquisition | 3 | |
Practicum in Reading and TESOL | 3 | |
TESOL Methods and Assessment | 3 | |
Diversity in American Education | 3 |
In addition to the above coursework, students are required to successfully complete a student teaching experience in an approved ESL classroom. One year of successful classroom teaching experience in an approved ESL or bilingual education program may be substituted for student teaching.
EDMS50233/EDSE 50223 is Concurrent enrollment