Students who complete the M.A TESOL, Praxis 5362 (English to Speakers of Other Languages) , an AELS background check, and the required IDEAS professional development modules can apply for an ancillary K-12 ESOL teaching license. For additional information contact Dr. David Bell, Arkansas Tech's Licensure Officer.
Certified Arkansas teachers can add an endorsement in English as a Second Language by completing the four courses listed below and passing the Praxis 5362 examination. Each course is offered at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. For additional information contact Dr. David Bell, Arkansas Tech's Licensure Officer.
COURSE |
DESCRIPTION |
PREREQUISITE |
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Engl 4023/5023 |
Second Language Acquisition. An investigation and analysis of the theoretical foundations of learning a second language as a guide to the effective teaching of English to limited English proficiency (LEP) students. |
Engl 1023, equivalent, or permission of instructor |
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Engl 4703/5703 |
Teaching English as a Second Language. An investigation and practice in teaching different levels of English grammar, oral communication, comprehension skills, reading, and composition to foreign students. |
Engl 1023, equivalent, or permission of instructor |
|
Engl 4713/5713 |
ESL Assessment. An introduction to the tools, techniques, and procedures for evaluating the English proficiency and language development of ESL students. |
Engl 1023, equivalent, or permission of instructor |
|
Engl 4723/5723 |
Teaching People of Other Cultures. An examination of cultural diversity in Arkansas and the United States, designed for prospective ESL teachers. |
Engl 1023, equivalent, or permission of instructor |
Tech students can earn a certificate in proficiency in TESOL by completing 12 semester hours-- the four endorsement courses listed above. The Certificate in teaching English as a second language offers students an opportunity to add this useful specialization to their transcripts.
Students who major in bachelor’s majors such as Spanish, English, Creative Writing, Spanish Education, or English Education can apply for the accelerated program to continue our M.A. TESOL program. Here is the policy and the official application form: https://www.atu.edu/catalog/current/graduate/Accelerated%20program%20application%2042222.pdf
The program allows senior undergraduates majoring in Spanish, English, or Creative Writing to take four courses in the M.A. in TESOL program. Seniors must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours towards their bachelor’s degree and have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better in those undergraduate courses. They can choose from 5000 and 6000 level courses offered in the MA in TESOL for a total of 12 credit hours that count towards both the B.A. and M.A. degrees.
The program allows junior undergraduates majoring in Spanish Education or English Education to take four courses in the M.A. in TESOL program. Juniors must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours towards their bachelor’s degree and have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25 or better in those undergraduate courses. They can choose from 5000 level courses offered in the M.A. in TESOL for a total of 12 credit hours that count towards both the B.A. and M.A. degrees.
Notes:
Tech offers an M.A. in TESOL and an M.A. in English with TESL minor. English faculty who teach TESOL courses include Dr. Stanley Lombardo, Dr. Paola Gemme, Dr. Chih-Hsin Hsu, and Dr. Regina St. John.