Undergraduate Diploma in TESOL

David Nunan, Ph.D

David Nunan, Ph.D

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, Graduate School of Education
Professor: TESOL

Dr. David Nunan is Past President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching organization and the world's leading textbook series author. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and served as President of Anaheim University from 2006 to 2008. Dr. Nunan is a world-renowned li

Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.

Fran Byrnes, Ph.D.

Associate Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Professor: TESOL

Dr. Fran Byrnes has worked in the field of adult TESOL for over 30 years, in teaching and teacher training, and in the design and development of multimedia and online materials. Dr. Fran Byrnes received her Doctorate in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney. Her research interest and expertise lies in inter- and intra-cultural communication and in the theory and methodology of TESOL teaching a

Sharyl Keck, MA

Sharyl Keck, MA

Certificate Program Coordinator, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Instructor: TESOL

Ms. Keck received her MA in TESOL from Anaheim University and has served as the university’s TESOL Certificate instructor since July 2008, soon after the Certificate program began. In these roles, her duties include conducting daily instruction as well as assisting with creation and revision of assessment measures and multimedia course content. Ms. Keck has ten years’ experience teaching Engli

The AU Diploma in TESOL degree program allows you to study online while working full time and fulfilling your personal responsibilities. All four courses in the program are taught 100% online.

Each course is 15 weeks long. New courses begin on the first Monday of each month. The Undergraduate Diploma in TESOL program will take about 60 weeks to complete.

Below is a suggested guideline for weekly study:

The Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages has two main aims: (i) to explore the structure, grammar and phonology of the English language and (ii) to help prospective teachers increase their knowledge and understanding of teaching techniques and methodologies and develop their teaching skills.

The course examines English language teaching in relation to methods, assessment and evaluation, and materials development by:

• developing knowledge of the structure and grammar of English for use in the language teaching setting
• increasing understanding of effective English language teaching methodologies
• examining principles, issues and trends in English language learning and teaching in a range of learning contexts.

Introduction to TESOL
This program is designed for language teachers, teachers in preparation or intending teachers. It offers a practical introduction to language teaching and links practice to theory and research. The program offers students the opportunity of developing a solid pedagogical foundation through instruction in the following areas: language teaching methodology, listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, discourse, content-based instruction, using coursebooks, computer assisted language learning, learning styles and strategies, learner autonomy in the classroom, classroom-based assessment, and cross-cultural communication.

English Language Teaching Methodology
When someone teaches, they usually employ a range of activities in certain conditions that form an approach. When an approach has a theoretical background to it, it is a methodology. In this course, we look at different methodologies for TESOL, with an emphasis on the theory, principles, and procedures of the Communicative Method. However, in practice, most teachers employ a range of methodologies.

English Language Teaching Assessment
Assessment is an essential part of the teaching and learning process. Assessment not only identifies learners’ strengths and weaknesses, it also identifies strengths and weaknesses in teaching and learning materials. In this course, we explore how assessment can be used in a formative sense, to help evaluate learners’ performance, as well as in the summative sense, where assessments are used to determine the effectiveness of teaching and learning. In this course, we review the role of assessment and examine ways to ensure that assessment is fair and effectively and efficiently reflects both teaching and learning.

Material Development in English Language Teaching
Materials development is concerned with all the resources available for helping the teaching and learning process. These resources include professionally printed products such as textbooks, activity books & teacher guides as well as CD-ROM, DVD, and online computer resources. Resources also include those materials created by teachers & students. In this course, we review various re- source options, discuss their advantages & disadvantages, and outline ways in which teachers can both use and create effective and efficient materials to help in the teaching and learning process.

Undergraduate Diploma in TESOL Course Schedule 2013

Real-time online classes are 90 minutes; the first hour is led by the professor and the final half hour is for student-led discussion. All times are California/Pacific Time. Please note the schedule is subject to change.

New courses begin on the first Monday of the month.

Affordable Pay-As-You-Learn System:  Pay for only one course at a time, or receive a 10% discount on tuition by paying 100% of your program fees at the time you enroll.

* Please Note: Textbook fees are not included in the above fee schedule.

Tuition may be paid on a course-by-course basis. Students may make payment by check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer.

* An extension may be granted by the Dean to students requiring more time to complete the program.

Diplomatic and Military Service Discount: From January 1, 2006, those who have served their government through either diplomatic or military service may be eligible for a 10% discount.

An application for a TESOL Undergraduate Diploma must include the following:

• Application form
• Application fee ($75)
• One recent color photograph (digital is okay).
• Official high school transcripts or equivalent (GED, certificate of high school equivalency, documentation of completion of state-approved home school program, DD214 military form indicating high school completion) from an accredited institution in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution.

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency in one of the following ways:

• Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

• Transcript from an accredited institution indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit where the language of instruction was English (“C” average)
• Transcript from an accredited institution indicating a “C” or higher in an English composition class.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 500 PBT / 173 CBT/ 61 iBT.
• A minimum TOEIC score of 625.
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
• A minimum PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report) of 44.
• A minimum BULATS Level 3 (60), accepted only for Cultura Inglesia in Brazil.
• A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test.
• A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.
• A minimum B1 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.

Internet Access All students are required to have access to a computer equipped with Internet access capabilities.

Entrance Examination There is no entrance examination required for admission to Anaheim University.

The steps below are general guidelines for joining a program at Anaheim University. Just complete the following steps and, if approved, become part of Anaheim University's global community within 2 weeks.

	Read thoroughly through the pages of our website and catalog
	Click here to submit your application online Click here to fill out a pdf version of the application and submit via email.
	The following documents are required for admission: Application form (submit online) Application fee payment (Submit credit card information online, mail check or send bank wire transfer) One recent passport-size color photograph (submit online or mail original) Official English language proficiency test score report if you are a non-native English speaker (mail original) Official transcripts.† (mail original) Resume †† (submit online) Brief Statement.†† (submit online) Resume documenting a minimum of 4 years experience in some aspect of TESOL (teaching, teacher education or publishing).+++(submit online) An outline (1,000 words) of the research that the applicant envisions undertaking for the dissertation. +++ Three references attesting to personal and professional qualifications. One reference must be from each of the following:+++ - A recent employer. - A TESOL professional who can attest to the applicant’s potential as a doctoral student. - A member of the academic faculty where the applicant completed his/her MA. ††† Ed.D TESOL Only †† MA TESOL Only † Not applicable to TESOL/TEYL Certificate Programs
	Pay the application fee of $75 (Degree/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate program) or $50 (TESOL Certificate/TEYL Certificate). This fee may be paid by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, check or bank wire transfer.
	Send all required application documents you do not submit online by registered mail to the Office of Admissions at: Anaheim University Office of Admissions Room 110 1240 S. State College Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92806-5150 USA
	Upon receipt of application materials, a receipt for the application fee will be sent to you. In case your application materials are incomplete, please follow the directions issued by AU. When the Dean has approved acceptance of a student, an acceptance message and enrollment agreement form will be sent to the student.