Degrees for Education

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement K-12 is designed to prepare students with specialized knowledge and training in applied linguistics, curriculum, testing, methodology and cross-cultural awareness.

CURRICULUM

No course substitutions are allowed. Upon successful completion, students will need to complete separate paperwork with the state of Florida for official recognition of this endorsement.
Total Hours Required—15 Credit Hours Minimum
Required Courses—15 Credit Hours
TSL 5345 Methods of ESOL Teaching or TSL 6940 ESOL Practicum (3 credit hours)
TSL 5525 ESOL Cultural Diversity or EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 credit hours)
TSL 6142 Critical Approaches to ESOL (3 credit hours)
TSL 6250 Applied Linguistics in ESOL (3 credit hours)
TSL 6440 Problems in Evaluation in ESOL (3 credit hours)

The major in TESOL is for people who desire to serve the church by teaching English to speakers of other languages in ecclesiastical or non-ecclesiastical settings. In addition to a solid core of biblical and theological studies, students receive training in linguistic theory and pedagogy, as well as experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

English Linguistics
Junichi Matsumoto
Students develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of the English language through contrastive studies between English and Japanese as well as other languages. Students learn scientific and critical approaches to English linguistics.

M.A.
Ph.D.
J.D./M.A.

Specializations
M.A.
Literature
Creative Writing
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Ph.D.
Literary Studies: Critical
Literary Studies: Creative Required Test for Admissions
M.A. None
Ph.D. GRE

Required Supplemental Items
10-15 page writing sample

Application Deadline
M.A.: 6 weeks before classes start
Ph.D.: February 1

This degree is designed for practicing educators to continue building upon professional knowledge and experience. The program is delivered on the University of Portland campus as well as at other approved off-campus sites. All M.Ed. students complete a 18 hour core of professional knowledge and research courses.
M.E.D. Core Requirements –18 hours

On-campus students, in consultation with an academic advisor, choose a specialty option in educational leadership, reading, special education, English for speakers of other languages, or initial administrator licensure. Off-campus students are expected to follow a two-year sequence of courses in the specialty option of educational leadership only. Students in the off-campus program (except for Guam) must complete a three-hour residency requirement at the University of Portland campus.

Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This major is a free-standing program within the Department of English and Humanities, although it also provides part of the coursework necessary for licensure within the state of Ohio in the area of TESOL. To complete the minor, 21 credit hours of coursework are required as listed below, with 5 additional courses recommended. For details regarding TESOL licensure within the state of Ohio, see the Department of Teacher Education.

TESOL RequirementsSPAN 1111 Elementary Spanish 1
SPAN 1112 Elementary Spanish 2
or a minimum of two semesters of coursework in any first-year foreign language sequence.
LING 3360 Introduction to Language and Linguistics
LING 3362 Patterns of English
LING 4455 English Language in Society
LING 4999 Topics in Ling.: Methods of Teaching ESL

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate

As diverse cultures continue to integrate, more and more educators are instructing students whose primary language is not English. This certificate offers advanced preparation for culturally and ethnically diverse teaching environments.

The certificate demonstrates the graduate’s expertise in communicating effectively with students of various origins. In addition, the certificate further prepares teachers to teach community college or adult ESL (English as a second language) classes.

What are the admission requirements?
Application form and fee
Orientation interview with the program director
Statement of intent
Three references
Writing sample
Official transcript of BA/BS degree
Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75
(Download required forms)

All bachelor programmes at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are taught in Dutch, except for the language programmes, which are taught in the corresponding languages.
Candidates who wish to register for a Dutch language bachelor programme will need to demonstrate a good command of Dutch, both written and spoken.

All bachelor programmes at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are taught in Dutch, except for the language programmes, which are taught in the corresponding languages.

Candidates who wish to register for a Dutch language bachelor programme will need to demonstrate a good command of Dutch, both written and spoken.

The B.A. in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for certification from the Florida Department of Education for Prekindergarten/Primary (age 3 to grade 3), as well as Prekindergarten/Disability endorsement. Coursework and extensive field experiences enable students to dynamically integrate theory and teaching practices. Competencies include content-specific knowledge applicable to the unique developmental needs of this age population including a thorough understanding of cultural diversity, individual differences, and skills to work with children in individual ways, particularly English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students; and an emphasis on capabilities of teachers to work with children with atypical abilities and special needs.

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education is one of the integrated programs. This program of study is designed to prepare students for certification from the Florida Department of Education for Preschool (birth to age 4) and Prekindergarten/Primary (age 3 to grade 3), as well as Prekindergarten/Disabilities endorsement. Coursework and extensive field experiences enable students to dynamically integrate theory and teaching practices. Competencies include content-specific knowledge applicable to the unique developmental needs of this age population including a thorough understanding of cultural diversity, individual differences, and skills to work with children in individual ways, particularly English for Speakers fo Other Languages(ESOL) students; and an emphasis on capabilities of teachers to work with children with atypical abilities and special needs.