The thirty-six hour program in ESL is an interdisciplinary course of study that meets certification requirements for District of Columbia schools. The program offers course work in areas on second language education, linguistics, and culture.
Students also participate in field experiences in linguistically diverse settings.
The Department of Education also offers a thirty hour, non-degree certification program for students who seek certification in ESL and do not wish to complete all of the requirements of the M.A. program. Additional Requirements 1. Written Comprehensive Examinations 3. Completion of 6 credits of a foreign language or demonstration of proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate level.