English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist

Lehigh University

United States of America, Bethlehem

University Rank:#668

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 590 / credit

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist

About

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist certification Overview

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate strives to enhance educators' knowledge of linguistics and second language instructional practices, while fostering their development as teacher-advocates.

This Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved 6 course program takes 1½ to 2 years to complete on a part-time basis. Courses are offered every fall, spring, and summer in both face-to-face and online formats. It is a six-course add-on certificate for K-12 educators who are already certified or those who are in the process of getting their certification.

The program will advance educators' knowledge and use of evidence-based instructional practices to support the learning and second language development of English learners (ELs) in K-12 schools. With the understanding that ELs often have inequitable learning opportunities, this certificate seeks to assist educators in being agents of social change in their schools and districts.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certification Contact

Minyi Dennis, Associate Professor and Program Director: [email protected] | (610) 758-4793
Donna Toothman, Program Coordinator: [email protected] | (610) 758-3230

Disciplines

College of Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International applicants must hold an American bachelor’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree requiring at least 16 years of primary, secondary, and university education. International applicants applying for regular graduate student status must submit all documents required for that status.

University admissions criteria for non-degree graduate students are:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 may be admitted with the approval of the department in which they wish to take courses

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Evidence that the applicant is presently a student in good standing in an appropriate graduate program at an accredited institution

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Evidence that the applicant has received an appropriate graduate or other advanced degree from an accredited institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Fee Information

Application Fee 75

How to Apply

Lehigh is a partner of the Common Application and Coalition Application. Lehigh is currently accepting the Common Application for applicants for Fall 2023 and will resume accepting the Coalition Application for applicants for Fall 2024.

Once your application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you designated on your application.

View Application Requirements and Application Deadlines.
Submit any additional or missing documents through your applicant portal, or by utilizing the LUFileSender tool.
If you run into any issues or have questions, please check our below FAQs first and then reach out to the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or (610) 758-3100.

If it has been more than seven business days since you submitted your application and you have not received a confirmation email, please contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or (610) 758-3100. In your email, please include your full name, address and date of birth as provided in your application.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist

Lehigh University

United States of America, Bethlehem

Go to Official Website