Program Overview

The English language learners certificate is offered as an add-on endorsement; it can be earned concurrently with a standard teaching certificate or added to an already completed teaching certificate.

To teach English as a second language (ESL), you will need to complete a bachelor’s degree and a primary teaching endorsement in any area (for instance, elementary education, English, music, Spanish, etc.), as well as the College of Education's English language learners core coursework.