English as a Second Language
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Eligible
To add English as a Second Language, any teacher who holds a valid Type A, B, C, Level 1, 2, or 3 Louisiana certificate must complete the first 12 semester hours listed below:
|
Course Number |
Name of course |
Hours |
|
EDU 416/516 |
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language |
3 |
|
COMM 410/510 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
|
ENGL 414/524 |
Introduction to Linguistics and Modern Grammars |
3 |
|
EDU 428/528 |
Curriculum Design for Teaching English as a Second Language |
3 |
|
EDUC 550 |
Practicum in Second Language Teaching This course is not required for add-on certification, but is required for a Post Baccalaureate Certificate.
|
3 |
| Note: English as a Second Language certification will be valid only in the teaching area(s) in which one is certified. This certification area applies only to teachers of children with limited English-speaking ability. |
If you have completed the first 12 semester hours listed above and wish to receive a formal evaluation for the purpose of obtaining additional certification, you must send your official transcript(s) with a completed Change-of-Action Packet to the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education. If you have any questions concerning this procedure, you may call 1-877-453-2721.
If you have completed all 15 semester hours listed above and wish to receive the Post Baccalaureate Certificate plus add-on certification, please contact the Assistant Dean of the College of Education and Human Development who must fill out the proper form and submit them to the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana Board of Regents. You may contact the Assistant Dean at 985-549-2311.
