Provides training and certification in TESOL as a means for teaching English to non-English speakers in the U.S. and other countries (Requisite: LANG-310 First and Second Language Acquisition)
Highlights
- Gain the knowledge, strategies and practice needed to feel comfortable teaching English classes to students of various levels and backgrounds.
- Take part in an international internship gaining experience in TESOL while living in and learning about the country.
Career opportunities
Job opportunities abound in English-language schools and institutes around the world. These teaching positions are ideal for early career language teachers and for those who want to live and work in another country.
Course listing
Note: Emphasis courses are additional courses that are to be completed alongside the general education and parent program requirements as dictated by the Fresno Pacific University catalog. Please review the course requirements for baccalaureate programs and the general education summary in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
Emphasis Required Courses (12 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COM 400 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| LANG 340 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LANG 350 | Modern English Grammar | 3 |
| LANG 420 | Teaching English as an Additional Language | 3 |
Program director
Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Program Director, Intercultural and Religious Studies