NHTI’s ESOL certificate program provides you with a strong introduction to ESOL teaching. This program is for:
- Those interested in working in programs that require experience working with ESOL learners
- Para-educators looking to enhance their skills and move toward a certification in ESOL
- Teachers seeking professional development skills related to working with ESOL learners
- People interested in broadening their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of cultural and
linguistic differences, language acquisition, literacy development, and reflective instructional practices - People interested developing and using instructional and assessment strategies and materials that raise the achievement levels and increase the academic success of ESOL learners
This program is financial aid-eligible.
Do you have questions? Contact Cynthia Lucero, department chair, at clucero@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4246.
Admission Requirements
Apply for this program today on our Admissions page with step-by-step instructions and enrollment pathways build just for you!
Interested applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and pass a criminal background check.
Career Information
This program will prepare students to work in the ESOL community. While the certificate program in ESOL does not directly lead to N.H. licensure in teaching ESOL, those students pursuing licensure may apply coursework toward the Teacher Education Conversion Program in ESOL.
Curriculum
Total Credits
17
Additional Information
Program Learning Outcomes
- Broaden the student’s knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of cultural and linguistic differences, language acquisition, literacy development, and reflective instructional practices within the ESOL setting.
- Enhance the student’s abilities to develop and use instructional, and assessment strategies and materials that raise the achievement levels and increase the academic success of English language learners.
