Teaching English as a Second Language, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Eleni Pappamihiel

Program Objective

To provide a baseline level of preparation for applicants wishing to learn how to work with English language learners within the United States or abroad.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the North Carolina laws and regulations regarding English learners by successfully completing the requirements of TSL 511 and TSL 517
Students will demonstrate an ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for English learners by successfully completing the requirements of TSL 517, TSL 537, TSL 516 and TSL 518
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the attributes and characteristics of the English language by successfully completing the requirements of TSL 537 and TSL 519
Students will explain the relationship between culture, language and learning by successfully completing the requirements of TSL 511, TSL 517 and TSL 537

This program is designed for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) education. This certificate would not culminate in recommendation for North Carolina teacher licensure. This certificate is designed to increase the TESL knowledge base for current teachers who wish to add-on ESL as an additional licensure area and other applicants wishing to teach in educational settings that do not require K12 state certification.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins.
Transcripts of all college, university or community college work (undergraduate and graduate). Undergraduate GPA of 3. 0 or better is recommended for application to UNCW. The state of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction requires that applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 to receive a teaching license.
Three letters of recommendation.

ESL Core

Students must complete all courses.

TSL 511 - ESL Issues: Culture, Policy and Advocacy Credit Hours: 3
TSL 516 - Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory Credit Hours: 3
TSL 517 - Methods for Second Language Learners Credit Hours: 3
TSL 518 - English as a Second Language Assessment Credit Hours: 3
TSL 519 - Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
TSL 537 - Linguistics for Teachers Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 18

Additional Information

Applicants who wish to be recommended for NC licensure in K12 ESL should apply to the Teaching English as a Second Language (Licensure Option) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate or the Master of Arts Teaching English as a Second Language.