ESL Graduate Certificate
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a Certificate in English as a
Second Language PreK-12. The program provides advanced coursework directed at instructional
practices for individuals who want to teach English learners (ELs) in PreK-12 settings.
For current teachers, this certificate program can lead to an additional teacher licensure
in PreK-12 English as a Second Language .
To apply for the PreK-12 ESL Graduate Certificate contact:
Dr. Natalia Ward
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ COORDINATOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGECUIA
- wardna1@etsu.edu
- 423-439-7052
- 409D Warf-Pickel Hall
The graduate certificate in PreK-12 English as a Second Language consists of 18 credit
hours. This certificate qualifies for financial aid. The courses offered as part of
the certificate also can be applied towards Masters in Reading Education ESL Concentration or Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.).
If you are interested in pursuing the PreK-12 ESL graduate certificate as an graduate student, see the certificate coursework we offer:
Program of Study
CUAI 5007: Assessment of English Learners in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
CUAI 5010: Advanced Studies of Language and Culture in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
CUAI 5017: ESL Teaching Methods and Materials in PreK-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
CUAI 5604: Advanced Internship in PreK-12 ESL Classrooms (3 credits)
ENGL 5150: Sound Systems of English (3 credits)
ENGL 5190: Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
Applicants must meet the ETSU Graduate School admission requirements.