TESOL, K-12 Certification
License Only
Students who complete this program fulfill all of the requirements for the New Hampshire Department of Education K-12 certification to teach English language learners. The program consists of seven classes plus a classroom-based field experience.
The program’s focus is experiential and hands-on, with the emphasis on the application of what is learned in classes to the world at large. Classes blend theory and practice, and they provide a complete foundation in language teaching methodologies, language assessment, literacy, language acquisition, and linguistics for language teachers.
Classes are offered throughout the year in online, in-person and blended (online and in-person) formats. The in-person and blended classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends. Students may take classes on a part-time basis.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL, K–12 Certification Only
Curriculum Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Learner and Learning Component | ||
| TE 5009 | Intercultural Communication in Multilingual Classrooms | 3 |
| Content Component | ||
| TE 5003 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TE 5004 | Language & Linguistics | 3 |
| Instructional Component | ||
| TE 5005 | Foundations of TESOL Methodology | 3 |
| TE 5007 | ESOL Literacy | 3 |
| TE 5006 | Language Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| Professional Responsibility Component | ||
| TE 5960 | Language Education Teaching Internship | 6-9 |
| Total Credits | 24-27 | |