7 Required Courses, 17 Semester Units, 255 Hours of Instruction

Cross-Cultural Communication EDUC X339.4 (2 semester units)Examine the values, customs, mores and communication styles of cultural groups.

Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers LINGUIS X416 (3 semester units)Get an introduction to the concepts in linguistics and sociolinguistics relevant to teaching ESL.

Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers EDUC X338 (2 semester units)Study in depth the basic grammar topics that have particular importance in the ESL classroom.

Second-Language Acquisition EDUC X334 (3 semester units)Review the theories of first- and second-language acquisition, comparing and contrasting issues involved in both.

Teaching Pronunciation as a Communicative Skill EDUC X339.7 (1 semester unit)Compare teaching solutions to pronunciation problems, and learn techniques for creating lively, effective pronunciation lessons.

Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language EDUC X339.1A (3 semester units)Learn traditional and innovative classroom techniques to teach listening, speaking, read-ing and writing skills to ESL speakers.

Practicum in Course Design for ESL/EFL Teachers EDUC X327.1 (3 semester units)Build on prior coursework, and gain project-based practical experience in the fundamentals of course design.

Course availability is subject to change.

The increasing use of English throughout the world means career opportunities for teachers of English as a second language (ESL) in education, business, hospitality, entertainment and more. But teaching ESL well requires more than fluency in English and a lesson plan. UC Berkeley Extension’s Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language provides a foundation in linguistics and second-language acquisition—along with classroom methodologies and curriculum-design skills—so that you can be an effective teacher in a variety of environments. You receive training in language pedagogy, materials development, assessment and evaluation, and cross-cultural communication. The certificate curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of TESL and education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Education, ensuring your education is relevant and up to date. This certificate does not award a California teaching credential, but all courses in the curriculum apply toward a master’s degree at St. Mary’s College or the University of San Francisco.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Enrollment in individual courses is open to anyone who meets the stated prerequisites. To register for the certificate, you must hold at least a baccalaureate degree (B.A.) or the equivalent from an accredited institution. If you completed your undergraduate studies outside of the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated by an accredited evaluation organization. The most basic evaluation is accept-able; you do not need a class-by-class report. Fluency in a second language is not required to enter the field of TESL, but it is beneficial, in general, to have experience in learning another language and to have knowledge of another culture.

Curriculum and Completion Requirements

The curriculum comprises 7 required courses for a total of 17 semester units (255 hours of instruction). All courses emphasize practical applications of theoretical material for classroom use. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certifi-cate registration fee.

You must take all courses for a letter grade. To receive the certificate, you must maintain an overall 3.0 grade point av-erage (B average) on a 4.0 scale. It takes a minimum of three to four terms, or one to one-and-a-half years, to complete the certificate.

All coursework must be completed within five years of registering for the certificate.

How to Register for This Certificate

Register for the Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language at extension.berkeley.edu/cert/register.html. Click on the More Information button next to the certifi-cate title to begin the registration process. Complete your student account profile if you are a new student, and pay the nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Value of a UC Berkeley Extension Professional Certificate

As the continuing education arm of the University of Califor-nia, Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is a respected provider of adult and professional education. A UC Berkeley Extension professional certificate is approved by an academic advisory board consisting of industry experts; University of California, Berkeley, professors; and UC Berkeley Extension academic staff. A certificate is widely recognized as proof of the suc-cessful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.

Learn More

For additional information about the Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language, visit extension .berkeley.edu/cert/tesl.html, email extension-education@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-1171.

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