TESOL Endorsement
(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Within the past decade, the central Ohio area has seen dramatic demographic changes in PreK-12 schools. These demographic changes have lead to challenges range from preparing more TESOL certified teachers in order to serve the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) to making accommodations in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The goal of the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Endorsement is to prepare highly qualified teachers who can competently address the various linguistic, academic, and socio-cultural needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in PreK-12 schools.
Admission and Registration
The following are criteria for permission to take the TESOL Endorsement:
- Graduate application, indicating desire to take graduate course work as a non-degree TESOL student.
- Copy of the teaching certificate/license.
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement
A certified/licensed teacher may add the TESOL Endorsement to any valid Ohio Teaching Certificate/License. The TESOL Endorsement requires 75 clock hours of field experience. Up to fifty hours may be documented prior to the field practicum, with approval of the Practicum instructor. Those applying for the TESOL Endorsement must take the PRAXIS II TESOL test.
| EDUC 620 | Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice | 3 hrs |
| EDUC 621 | Linguistics and Language Acquisition | 3 hrs |
| EDUC 622 | TESOL English Language Assessment | 3 hrs |
| EDUC 623 | TESOL Instructional Strategies | 3 hrs |
| EDUC 624 | TESOL in School and Society | 3 hrs |
| EDUC 625 | TESOL Field Practicum | 3 hrs |
| *EDUC 691 | Reading Instruction for Students with Diverse Learning Needs | 3 hrs |
| Total 18-21 hrs |
*EDUC 691 is required for teachers who hold an AYA license or Multi-age license with the exception of those holding an Intervention Specialist License or Reading Endorsement.
For more information about the TESOL Endorsement, contact Graduate Programs Director Dr. Sue Constable. To apply for admission and register for courses, contact the Office of Graduate Programs at (614) 823-3210.
The above courses lead to TESOL Endorsement.
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