BA in English with TESOL Concentration & Certificate
Students who major in English with a concentration in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) can also accomplish a TESOL Certificate as part of their undergraduate major. The TESOL certificate is intended for graduates or undergraduates who want to show special preparation to teach English as a second or foreign language. The certificate combines well with the Single-Subject Preparation program for the secondary credential, and is particularly appropriate for those who want to teach English in post-secondary language institutes overseas.
The TESOL Certificate program can be incorporated into the English Major within the 120 units required to graduate. The certificate program consists of six TESOL-related courses (18-19 units) in the Department of English. It does not require fluency in any other language; however, candidates should have a minimum of six units of college-level study in a foreign language, or demonstrate proficiency in another language. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required of non-native English speakers.
The certificate is not a California State teaching credential. Individuals seeking credentials to teach in California public schools should inquire in the Department of Teacher Education.
The three basic requirements are described below. For further information concerning the TESOL Certificate and Masters programs, call Dr. Steve Stryker at 667-3075, see his Web Page in the Department of English, or e-mail: sstryker@csustan.edu.
1. Complete the program for an English major as outlined in the catalogue.
2. Include the following courses, using electives as necessary (19 units)
ENGL 3750 Introduction to Linguistic Theory, 4 units, or
ENGL 3700 Introduction to language, 3 units
ENGL 4600 Tutorial Projects, 3 units
ENGL 4615 TESOL Methods, 3 units
ENGL 4800 Second Language Acquisition, 3 units
ENGL 4850 English Grammar, 3 units
ENGL 4990 TESOL Senior Seminar (Spring only), 4 units
3. Complete one year (6 to 8 units) of any college-level foreign language, complete an intensive foreign language course, such as the Spanish or Portuguese HILT, or demonstrate evidence of non-primary language proficiency.
