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ESL Endorsement - Post-Degree Certificate

Prepare for Arizona's English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement with field-intensive, standards-based courses. Classes emphasize technology, diversity and current ESL theory.  Complete this program by taking a combination of evening, weekend and online classes.  A suggested completion schedule is available online.

Before you can enroll, you must earn a bachelor's degree in education or a subject discipline.

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options: ESL classroom teacher, resource teacher or other ESL specialist.

Academic options:  Continue your education with post-graduate work in education or a subject discipline, or pursue other specialized endorsements offered by Pima.

Locations:  Community Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6578, Lead Faculty: 206-6527

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course #   Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
EDU 243 ESL Practicum 3
EDU 244 Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students 3
EDU 245 Linguistics 3
EDU 246 Assessment of ESL Students 3
EDU 247 Family/Community Involvement in ESL Student Instruction 3
EDU 274 Structured English Immersion Foundations 3
EDU 281 Structured English Immersion Methods 3
 or EDU 286  Structured English Immersion Methods for
Certified Teachers
3
Total 21