English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certificate

Program Description

The Clemson University College of Education offers a five-course English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certificate. Following completion of the certificate, students have the option to apply for an add-on ESOL certification from the South Carolina State Department of Education. The ESOL Certificate courses are designed to help teachers meet the needs of students for whom English is not their dominant language. The goal is to prepare teachers to support student success in school and in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

The ESOL Certificate can also be completed alongside the Literacy MEd program. Visit our Literacy program website for more information.

Coursework

The ESOL Certificate requires the completion of the five courses listed below. All courses are three credit hours and are taught asynchronously online.

• EDLT 8140 - Reading and Writing Instruction and Assessment for Emergent Bilingual Students 3 Credits  
• EDLT 8220 - Principles and Strategies for Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits  
• EDLT 8230 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits  
• EDLT 8240 - Practicum in the Instruction of ESOL Elementary and Secondary Learners 1-3 Credits  
• EDLT (ED) 8250 - Cultural Diversity in Education 3 Credits