TESOL Certificate Requirements: 3 courses, 12 credits
Core Requirements (2 courses, 8 credits)
| EDUC-315 | Strategies for Working With Emergent English Learners | 4 |
| EDUC-316 | TESOL Practice | 4 |
Elective (1 course, 4 credits)
Choose one of the following:
| CJN-216 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| EDUC-205 | SL-Community Tutoring Project | 4 |
| EDUC-310 | Culturally Sustaining Practices | 4 |
| ENG-212 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 4 |
| ENG-312 | English Grammar and Usage | 4 |
| ENG-396 | Varieties of Workplace Writing | 4 |
| SOC-228 | Cultural Diversity | 4 |
| SPAN-290 | Advanced Composition & Conversation | 4 |
Note: The core requirements of this certificate are offered every other year. Some elective course offerings may have prerequisites. Any French course at the 300-level or above or any Spanish course above SPAN-290 may also fulfill the elective requirement.
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TESOL Certificate Learning Goals and Objectives
Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.
| Learning Goals |
Learning Objectives |
| Students will... |
Students will be able to... |
| Broadly explore theories related to cognitive, affective, social and cultural factors that impact language acquisition and usage |
- Learn and apply theoretical understandings of second language acquisition
- Analyze language systems in order to articulate the relationship between language structure and production
- Demonstrate an understanding of the intersection between culture, language, and language usage |
| Develop knowledge and skills related to language instruction |
- Identify instructional strategies and apply them to language teaching and learning
- Critically evaluate instructional strategies and approaches to language teaching and learning
- Gain an understanding of needs analysis, curriculum design, and assessment by exploring theory and practice in designing curricular materials and working with linguistically diverse students/communities |
About the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate
Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available within this certificate program.
View the Program Page