Students seeking to qualify for the TESOL Multi-Age Licensure only (without earning the Master of Arts degree) must complete the following courses - 36 credit hours.
Transfer credit may be accepted, but at least five courses, including TSL 500, TSL 540, TSL 560, and TSL 590L, must be taken at ODU.
Before applying for a license, the student must pass the appropriate Praxis II / Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) examinations.
Required Courses | Credits |
TSL 500 TESOL Foundations | 3 |
TSL 510 Descriptive Linguistics | 3 |
TSL 520 Language Acquisition & Development | 3 |
TSL 530 The English Language | 3 |
TSL 540 Cultural Diversity & Education | 3 |
TSL 560 Instructional Methods in TESOL | 3 |
TSL 570 Resources for ESOL & Content Instruction | 3 |
TSL 580 Assessment of ESOL Learners | 3 |
TSL 590L Student Teaching | 9 |
EDU 518 Content Area Reading & Writing | 3 |
Total Credits Required | 36 |