Email us if you have questions: pfwtesol@pfw.edu

Course Sequence

There are 7 courses (21 credits) in the TENL program. Courses are typically scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays, 4:30-7:15 PM, and take place on campus/in-person. The courses are offered in a fixed cycle, so it is vital to meet with the TENL director and your major advisor before signing up for classes.

Home Course Sequence

Students must take the following courses in this sequence:

Prerequisite: Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer

  1. LING 10300 - Introduction to the Study of Language (Online)

Fall semester

  1. LING 42102/ LING 51101 - Methods and Materials for TESOL I
  2. LING 46000/ LING 51901 - Language in Society

Spring semester

  1. LING 42203/ LING 51201 - Methods and Materials for TESOL II
  2. LING 43200/ LING 53201 - Second Language Acquisition

Summer I (6-week)

  1. LING 53201 - Second Language Acquisition (Hybrid - Tentatively restricted to TTT and in-service teachers)

Summer II (6-week)

  1. LING 40203 - Structure of Modern English (TESOL)/ LING 50200 - Introduction to the English Language (Hybrid)

Fall semester

  1. LING 47000/ LING 53500 - TENL/TESOL Practicum

*If you are in the TTT - TENL track, your course sequence is slightly different. Check your required program of study.

**You cannot obtain the TENL certificate if you have not passed the courses with a C or higher.

For the latest updates on course schedules, check the PFW Dynamic Schedule of Classes.

FAQs about the TENL Courses

  1. It depends on your circumstances and how many courses you decide to take. Starting in AY 2025-26, the TENL program can be completed within (1.5-2 years).

The courses are rigorous as they are 400/500-level courses. You can expect the following:

  1. 2-5 hours of readings/week
  2. Oral and written assignments that require you to use academic language - We use an academic writing rubric to evaluate your work.
  3. Scholarly discussions related to linguistics, curriculum and pedagogy, bi/multilingual education, education policy, assessment, and more
  4. 2-5 hours of clinical/field experience/ week
  5. High expectations of professional behavior

Experiential Learning: Field and Teaching Experience


The TENL program is a pre-professional program. Pre-service students are expected to complete observations and teaching hours in 4 of the TENL courses (approximately 2-5 hours/week). Make sure you allot time for this requirement.

In-service teachers have different field requirements. In-service teachers are expected to prepare and conduct an action research project that addresses and improves aspects of their current practice. Specific details will be shared in the TENL courses.

For the latest news on the TENL program, check out our Instagram page @pfwtesol.

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