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English as a Second Language in US Public Schools
Coursework
The two semesters of on-campus coursework allow students to acquire the theoretical knowledge and develop the professional competencies that are essential for effective language teaching. To complete the ESL degree, students must complete a set of core courses and at least one elective credit. All MAT students are also required to take a Beginning Language Study course during their first semester. The tables below show a typical course of study, breakdown of credits, and elective and optional courses for this degree program. For exact course requirements for the ESL track, refer to the AYMAT section of the course catalog.
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|
First Term | |
| Approaches to Teaching Second Languages | 3 |
| Group Dynamics | 1 |
| Human Development | 3 |
| Intercultural Communication for Language Teachers | 3 |
| Language Analysis for Lesson Planning | 3 |
| Second-Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Beginning Language Study (undergraduate credit) | 1 |
Teaching Practicum | |
| ESL Teaching Practices/Practicum | 3 |
| Teaching Literacy in the ESL Classroom | 3 |
Second Term | |
| Curriculum Design and Assessment for K-12 | 3 |
| English Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| Issues and Practices in Public Education | 3 |
| Electives | 1 - 2 |
| Conference Presentation | 1 |
Certification Internship |
6 |
Certification Portfolio |
3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: |
33 - 34 |
Elective and Optional CoursesStudents pursuing the ESL degree are required to take at least one elective credit and may take as many as two elective credits at no additional cost. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of optional language courses that are offered each semester. These language courses are offered at no additional charge and are taken for undergraduate credit. | |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|
Electives |
|
| Computer-Assisted Language Learning I | 1 |
| Computer-Assisted Language Learning II | 1 |
| Independent Study | 1 |
| Other Electives to be Announced | 1 |
Optional | |
| Language study of choice (undergraduate credit) | 1 - 2 |