UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS CHECK SHEET

This program (equal to a year of preparation) is designed for those seeking a certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages. Candidates may be awarded this certificate by completing the course of study and 90 clock hours of practicum.

The objective is to provide an opportunity for students to receive the coursework required to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages outside of the public school setting.

Students must complete all courses with a “C-” or better. A minimum of 15 program credits must be completed at EOU. All transfer courses must be transcripted and syllabi must be evaluated for approval by the ESOL team leader. ESOL program practica (90 hours) must be completed at EOU, which includes ED 421L and ED 479.

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REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSES: 22 Credits

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Prerequisites
ED 130	Cultural Differences in American Education	2
ED 361	Foundations of Second Language	3
ED 462	Language & Cognition in L2 Learners	3
ED 421	Second Language Acquisition and ESOL Strategies	3
ED 421L	ESOL Strategies Lab	1
ED 446	Sociolinguistics	3
ED 479	Practicum for ESOL	3
ENGL 316	Approaches to Grammar	4

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Students must apply for the certificate with their advisor, at least one term prior to their intended graduation.

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