ESOL Certification
ESOL Certification
The ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification at Providence College is a stand-alone graduate program composed of six required courses, each as a 3-credit course for a total of 18-credits designed for K-12 elementary and secondary in-service teachers who already hold a state-issued teacher certification in their content or grade-level.
Throughout the program candidates will:
- build knowledge of second language learning theories, ESOL program models and the structure of the English language;
- identify and assess Multilingual Learners (MLLs)’ language proficiency and make recommendations for appropriate program placement;
- utilize content, knowledge, skills, and culturally responsive pedagogies to develop and implement an appropriate content-based thematic unit during the 45-hour practicum experience to meet and monitor MLLs’ academic growth and success.
ESOL Certificate Fast Facts
- 18 credits
- Online/Hybrid Options.
- Tuition Information.
- Deadlines: Cohort-based. On a rolling basis until July 1 for Fall start.
- Optional: Completion of ESOL certification courses lead to 18 hours of credit earned in a Master of Education (MEd) in Urban Teaching program at Providence College (30 credit program).
Our ESOL Certification Program recognizes and builds upon the rich cultural and linguistic capital of Multilingual Learners and it is committed to supporting their learning through a culturally responsive and participatory curriculum. As a language learner myself and sociolinguistics researcher, I humbly mentor teachers to become ESOL educators who balance theory and praxis, understand the unique ecology of their classrooms and teach creatively and compassionately.”
Nuria Alonso García, Director, M.Ed. Urban Teaching & ESOL Certification Program
Required Cohort Courses
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Summer Session 1: EDU 710 Bilingualism & ESL Program Models
Summer Session 2: EDU 665 English Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition
Fall Semester: EDU 600 Assessment of English Language Learners
EDU 667 English Language Teaching Methods
Spring Semester: EDU 661 Culturally Competent Teaching
EDU 702 ESOL Teaching Practicum
Praxis ESOL 5362
In addition to the course-embedded assessments, candidates in the program are expected to take and pass the Praxis ESOL 5362 test, receive a grade of C- or higher in all classes, complete a 45-hour clinical practicum/field experience in an elementary or secondary level ESL classroom across public schools in Rhode Island, or other states, as part of requirements in the EDU 702 course as well as receive passing scores on the clinical observations for Multilingual Learners (MLLs).
Admission Information
Applicants should have initial teacher certification and are expected to provide:
- Official state-issued teaching certification.
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
- A positive recommendation from a supervisor.
CONTACT
Nuria Alonso García, Professor, Global Studies
Director, M.Ed. Urban Teaching & ESOL Certification Program
401.865.2048
