Endorsement in TESOL
The endorsement in TESOL enables the recipient to teach English as a second language to students in grades for which the candidate is licensed. It is attached to an existing state of Ohio teaching licensure in a related field. The licensure can be done independently or as part of a graduate program degree. The requirements for the endorsement in TESOL are:
The requirements for endorsement at the graduate level are:
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Courses
Take all the following - 21 Hrs.
Courses Credit Semester ENG 6710 Introduction to Linguistics (prerequisite to core courses)
3 hrs.
Every Sem.*
ENG 6730 TESOL Theory and Culture
3 hrs.
Fall
ENG 6740 TESOL Practices and Materials 3 hrs.
Fall
ENG 6750 TESOL Grammar
3 Hrs.
Spring
ENG 6760 TESOL Assessment
3 Hrs.
Spring
ENG 6770 ESL in the preK-12 Classroom
3 Hrs.
Fall
ED 6610 TESOL K-12 Practicum
3 Hrs.
varies
Total 21 Hrs.
*ENG 6710 may be taken in conjunction with fall semester courses.
- The endorsement cannot be used without a valid state of Ohio teaching licensure.
- To qualify for the endorsement a student must have taken a course in the teaching of reading and have successfully completed one year of a foreign language at the college level, or the equivalent.
- In order to be admitted into the program, nonnative speakers of English must obtain a TOEFL score of 250 (600) or for conditional admission 213 (550).
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TESOL Portfolio
The TESOL portfolio is a comprehensive evaluation of the student's knowledge of TESOL subject matter. Students must submit the portfolio after completing the course sequence.
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ETS Praxis Test In TESOL
The Ohio Department of Education requires a passing grade on the ETS Praxis Teaching English as a Second Language Test.
Last updated May 8, 2013