The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) microcredential is designed for students who have initial or professional teacher certification and are seeking to obtain an additional initial classroom teaching certificate in TESOL. The required courses include content related to linguistics, English grammar, methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages in all grades (Pre-K - 12), and effective pedagogical practices for teaching English language learners mathematics, literacy, science and social studies content.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Know and use applied linguistics including morphology, syntax, phonology and variation when teaching English as a second language.
- Describe and apply English grammar from a three-dimensional perspective including structure, meaning and use.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical linguistics and analyze language using linguistic terminology.
- Create lesson plans that include learning activities and supports necessary for teaching English language learners mathematics, literacy, sciences and social studies.
Courses
TESOL Microcredential may be completed via coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Undergraduate Microcredential
- ESL 301: Methods of Teaching ESL
- ESL 302: Applied Linguistics for Teachers of English as a Second Language
- ESL 303: Grammar for TESOL
- ESL 402: Teaching English as a Second Language in the Content Areas
Graduate Microcredential
- ICC 521: Grammar for ESOL Teachers
- ICC 620: Materials and Techniques for Teaching English as a Second Language through the Content Areas
- ICC 621: Linguistics for Second Language Educators
- ICC 624: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
Additional Details
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Credit Hours Required |
12 |
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Delivery Mode |
Undergraduate courses (ICC 301, 302, 303, and 402) are offered in-person. Please visit the course schedule for current offering and delivery mode. |
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Cost |
Details regarding tuition and fees are available through Student Accounts. Contact the office by phone at 607-753-2313 or e-mail bursar@cortland.edu. |
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Certification and Professional Use |
The microcredential is also open to undergraduate students in any program seeking to teach English as a foreign language overseas after graduation. This microcredential is a grouping of coursework (and a listing of other NYSED requirements) that can lead to an additional classroom teaching certificate, provided that the teacher candidate has obtained or will obtain an initial classroom teaching certificate in another area.
IMPORTANT: Requirements for additional certifications are subject to change at any time. Please check the Search NYSED Certification Requirements tool for the most current information. The details above are meant to provide general guidance for pursuing additional certificates. NYSED retains full discretion in approving coursework for certification. When applying for additional certificates, applicants must submit official transcripts directly to the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives for evaluation. There are no program codes for this process.
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For More Information |
Contact Karen Brown via phone at 607-753-5526 or e-mail karen.brown@cortland.edu. |
