Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Initial Licensure

Required Courses

• EDS 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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• ENG 770N - Context and Culture in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• ENG 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods

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• EDS 792 - Introduction to TESOL Methods
• EDS 778N - Assessment of English Language Learners

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• ENG 778N - Assessment of English Language Learners
• EDS 793 - Second Language Acquisition
• EDS 799 - Teaching Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary to English Language Learners
• EDS 779 - Seminar in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Practicum

• EDS 796N - Graduate Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language

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• EDS 796A - Half-Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language

Total Credits: 18-30*

*Specific coursework will be determined on a student-by-student basis. This will depend on standards and competencies met by any previous coursework. All students must have coursework that meets the standards outlined by NCATE/TESOL and the Massachusetts DESE. Between 6 and 10 courses will be required for this program. Participants will also complete a student teaching practicum if necessary. Core courses are outlined above. The program will require between 18-30 credits depending on a student’s prior coursework. The program coordinator will review an applicant’s transcripts against the required standards of the DESE and TESOL and may require additional coursework to ensure that all standards and competencies are met.