ESL Endorsement
In keeping with Kentucky Department of Education guidelines, a student who holds or is earning a certificate to teach at the elementary, middle school or secondary level may seek a K-12 certificate endorsement in English as a Second Language by completing the following 12 semester hours of course work:
- ENG 618 Introduction to Linguistic Science
- TSL 600 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL/EFL
- TSL 609 Foundations of Second Language Acquisition
- TSL 634 Language and Culture
Resources
The listed requirements provide an example of what is applicable to most students entering Â鶹´«Ã½ State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Â鶹´«Ã½ State Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.
Contact
Dr. Latricia Trites
Professor of TESOL and English, Director of TESOL Programs
7C-7 Faculty Hall, Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½ KY 42071-3341