Program Details
Enroll in this ESL certification online degree and advance professional opportunities. The United States is growing more diverse all the time, as is the need for instructors to teach children whose first language in not English. This includes teaching both children whose native language is not English and those whose native language is Spanish (bilingual).
Courses will likely include:
- Foundations of Bilingual and Special Language Education
- Literacy Development for First and Second Language Learners
- Linguistics for Teachers of English Language (ELL) and Exceptional Learners
All candidates will learn to address literacy discrepancies of diverse and at-risk youth through research, practice, and evaluation. You will explore ways to apply the latest research and specialized knowledge, creating innovative solutions that meet the literacy needs of at-risk learners. Graduates fill literacy education roles in schools at the local, district, state, or federal level and in universities as teacher educators.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
St. John’s University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.2 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, MAT, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Occupational License, Interview
Additional Info
- Requires initial teaching certification