ESOL Course Information
Summer
SSLL Q708 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
Fall
SSLL Q718 Techs for Teaching English to K-12 Second Lang. Learners (3)
SEPS Q732 Enhancing Learning for Diverse Cultures (3)
SSLL Q760 Practicum (1)
Spring
SSLL Q728 Literacy Instruction for K-12 Second Language Learners (3)
SSLL Q760 Practicum (2)
State of S.C. Add-On Certification in ESOL
USC Upstate offers coursework required by the South Carolina Department of Education for graduate level credit. We have taken the guesswork out of determining which of our courses meets their requirements by providing the following key to how the information is presented:
S.C. State Department Course Description
Graduate Course offered at USC Upstate (credits) Semester Offered
Specialized Preparation
Principles and Strategies for Teaching ESOL to Elementary and Secondary Learners
SSLL 718 Techniques for Teaching English to K-12 Second Language Learners
Fall
Linguistics
SSLL 708 Introduction to Linguistics
Summer
Teaching Reading and Writing to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Learners
SSLL 728 Literacy Instruction for K-12 second Language Learners
Spring
Electives
Practicum in the Instruction of ESOL to Elementary and Secondary Learners
SSLL 760 Practicum in Teaching English to K-12 Second Language Learners (1-3 hr)
Fall and Spring Semesters –variable credits offered
Cultural Diversity in Education
SEPS 732 Enhancing Learning for Divers Cultures
Fall
Testing/Assessment for Language Minority Learners
SSLL 758 Assessment of Second Language Learners
Call to inquire
To determine course requirements for add-on certification by the State, you will need to submit a Request Change/Action Form to the S.C. Department of Education, Division of Teacher Quality, Office of Teacher Certification. This form is available at www.uscupstate.edu/graduate. The Department of Education will provide a worksheet for you to plan your course of study.