A program to meet your needs

The TESOL program prepares future instructors to teach English and to support Heritage language development.  There is a great need for trained instructors, not only in our school systems, but also in many areas of the public and private sectors. Additionally, English is increasingly used as the language of world communication, creating many opportunities for trained instructors to teach English internationally.

The TESOL program is interdisciplinary in nature providing training in the course areas vital to the profession, including linguistics, grammar, second language acquisition, and several methods courses in TESOL and BE.  The TESOL program provides hands-on classroom experience with language learners and is an essential part of all program courses, culminating in the final course, a mentored teaching practicum in TESOL or BE, which students can complete in their own home community or internationally.  The TESOL program promotes the development of effective skills to work cross-linguistically and cross-culturally.  

The TESOL track prepares graduates to teach English to non-native speakers both in the United States and internationally.  The Bilingual Education (BE) track prepares teachers to teach content and provide language development in two languages.

Program Descriptions
 

TESOL Certificate Program

In order to earn a certificate of achievement in TESOL, which can be used both domestically and internationally as proof of in-depth training, TESOL students must successfully complete TESOL track coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and demonstrate study of another culture (gained through experience, or the minimum of 3 credits of approved course work) and the equivalent of one year of college-level foreign language study.

  •  TESL 401, 402, 410, 420, 421, and 430 (or 425 and 431) 

Bilingual Certificate Program

      In order to earn a certificate of achievement in Bilingual Education, which can be used both domestically and internationally as proof of in-depth training, students must successfully complete BE coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.7, and a cultural studies course taught in the language of that culture (or demonstrate the equivalent in experience).  BE candidates must also be recommended by the department of Modern and Classical languages prior to enrolling in the seminar and practicum in BE. Expected proficiency is equivalent to a major in the language other than English, and oral proficiency at the ACTFL mid-advanced level. Students meeting the requirements for the Bilingual Education certificate of achievement may also request a TESOL certificate of achievement.

   • TESL 401, 402, 410, 420, 421, 425, 431 

Minor in TESOL

 To declare the minor, students must demonstrate study of another culture (gained through experience, or the minimum of 3 credits of approved course work) and the equivalent of one year of college-level foreign language study. Students must complete the minor with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in minor course work. Undergraduates may choose to complete either a 27-credit minor in TESOL or a 33-credit minor in Bilingual Education, but not both.

•  TESL 401, 402, 410, 420, 421, and 430 (or 425 and 431) 

Minor in Bilingual Education 

In order to declare the Bilingual Education minor, students must complete a cultural studies course taught in the language of that culture, or demonstrate the equivalent in experience.  Students must also be recommended by the department of Modern and Classical Languages prior to enrolling in the seminar and practicum in Bilingual Education or declaring the minor. Students must complete the minor with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in minor course work.  Undergraduates may choose to complete either a 27-credit minor in TESOL or a 33-credit minor in Bilingual Education, but not both.

• TESL 401, 402, 410, 420, 421, 425, 431 
 

Endorsement in Teaching ESL
  This program leads to an additional endorsement in English as a Second Language based on Washington state English as a Second Language endorsement competencies, when accompanied by a professional teacher education program and a  qualifying endorsement in another content area. Each required course must be completed with a grade of B- (2.7) or better.  Students must demonstrate study of another culture (gained through experience, or the minimum of 3 credits of approved course work) and the equivalent of one year of college-level foreign language study.  A passing score on the ESL WEST-E is required by the state.

  •  TESL 401, 402, 410, 420, 421, and 430 (or 425 and 431) 
 

Endorsement in Bilingual Education

This program leads to an additional endorsement in Bilingual Education based on Washington state Bilingual endorsement competencies; when accompanied by a professional teacher education program and a first endorsement in another content area. Each required course must be completed with a grade of B- (2.7) or better. Students must demonstrate study of another culture (gained through experience, or the minimum of 3 credits of approved course work) and the equivalent of one year of college-level foreign language study.  A passing score on the Bilingual WEST-E and an assessment in the non-English language of instruction is required by the state. 

• TESL 401, 402, 410, 420, 421, 425, 431