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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:

  1. 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.

    1. The endorsement cannot be used without a valid state of Ohio teaching licensure.
    2. 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.
    3. 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).

  2. 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.


  3. 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

For further information contact:
Dr. Chris Hall
Director of TESOL
Department of English Language and Literatures
Phone: (937) 775-2268 or 3136
Fax: (937) 775-2707
Email: chris.hall@wright.edu

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