Non-Degree Programs

The Linguistics Department offers a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. All students interested in completing the Certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages must complete a minimum of 24 credits of course work.

The following course is a prerequisite:

• LIN 2201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4; Course will be waived if the candidate has previously completed a course in Introduction to Linguistics)

The courses required for the Certificate are:

• ALS 5518 - Teaching English to Multilingual Learners (4)
• LIN 5534 - Language Acquisition (4)
• ALS 5538 - Curriculum, Material Design, Assessment, and Compliance (4)
• LIN 5575 - Language and Culture (4)
• ALS 5589 - Teaching English Language Learners with Special Needs (4)
• ALS 5960 - Practicum (4; Please contact the Program Coordinator (Rebecca Gaydos) for more information)

Credit toward the Certificate will only be allowed for courses with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students must satisfy the eligibility requirement described under Practicum Eligibility to obtain Certification.

Our TESOL coursework has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education and prepares student to take the PreK-12 Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in the ESL endorsement (NS) subject area. Please note that the Michigan Department of Education requires the following of PreK-12 teachers working toward their PreK-12 ESL/NS endorsement: