Certificate ESL/TESL

This certificate program is designed for K-12 teachers seeking ESL endorsement through NAU courses, teachers at community colleges and adult learning centers who teach English language -learning students, and teachers wishing to teach English language skills abroad. Teachers who choose this plan to fulfill state of Arizona ESL endorsement requirements will also need to demonstrate a second-language learning experience and show that they have already taught ESL students for two years in their classes, or they will need to take a teaching practicum course.

For this certificate, complete the following 18 units:

• BME 530 or ENG 548 (3 units)

• BME 538, or ENG 504 or 518 (3 units)

• 3 units from BME 430, 437, 450, 531, 537, 631; or ENG 510 or 558

• BME 420 or ENG 559 (3 units)

• BME 481, 634, or ENG 638 (3 units)

• BME 480, 637, or ENG 538 (3 units)

Please note that only one course may be taken at the 400 level.

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