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Post-Baccalaureate Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages provides you with hands-on instruction in English language and applied linguistics, equipping you with advanced pedagogical training to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in the US and internationally. You’ll take classes in the theory and practice of teaching second languages, teaching adults, and the structure of American English, as well as a supervised practicum experience in TESOL or world language education at the adult or college level. Credits earned in the advanced certificate program can be transferred into the MA TESOL program at NYU.

Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
TESOL-GE 2002Teaching Second Language Theory & Practice3
LANED-GE 2202The Second Language Classroom: Colleges and Adults4
TESOL-GE 2205Structure of American English3
LANED-GE 2035Seminar and Practicum in Adult Second/World Language Education (60 hours) 12
Electives
Select one of the following courses, by advisement3
LANED-GE 2060
Language Evaluation and Assessment
LANED-GE 2040
Teaching Second Language in a Technological Society
TESOL-GE 2204
Teaching Second Language Across Content Areas
LANED-GE 2206
Second Language Acquisition: Research and Capstone Project
Total Credits15
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If you already have had prior or current teaching experience, the internship requirements may be replaced by an elective course.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
TESOL-GE 2002 Teaching Second Language Theory & Practice 3
LANED-GE 2202 The Second Language Classroom: Colleges and Adults 4
TESOL-GE 2205 Structure of American English 3
 Credits10
2nd Semester/Term
LANED-GE 2035 Seminar and Practicum in Adult Second/World Language Education (60 hours) 2
Elective 3
 Credits5
 Total Credits15

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