Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in English Language Acquisition and Development
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in English Language Acquisition and Development is designed to prepare teachers of English language learners in K-12 mainstream instructional contexts. Coursework in the certificate is designed to deepen a teachers' knowledge of the theories of second language acquisition, contemporary issues related to the education of English language learners and emergent bilinguals, assessment of language learning, and methods for supporting the academic language development of linguistically diverse students.
Certificate completers will need to apply for an Endorsement to Teach English as a Second Language (TESL) through the Nevada Department of Education.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
Select one course from the following:
| EDRL 427 | Teaching Writing Across the School Curriculum | 3.00 |
| EDRL 451A | Content Area Literacy Elementary | 3.00 |
| ENG 411B | Principles of Modern Grammar | 3.00 |