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 471Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development

3.00

EDRL 474Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language

3.00

EDRL 475Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners

3.00

EDRL 477Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum

3.00

Select one course from the following:

EDRL 427Teaching Writing Across the School Curriculum

3.00

EDRL 451AContent Area Literacy Elementary

3.00

ENG 411BPrinciples of Modern Grammar

3.00