Endorsement in ESL

For those who already have licensure and want to be able to teach ESL.

Endorsement in ESL is a non-degree program at Kent State University designed for teachers who already hold a baccalaureate degree and a valid teaching license in the State of Ohio.

Twenty-one credit hours of coursework are required for a recommendation of endorsement to the Ohio Department of Education. Substitute course may be considered by the advisor, but substitute coursework should not be older than 10 years. The specialty portion of Ohio State PRAXIS II: ESL is required for a successful recommendation.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate and a valid teaching license in the State of Ohio (may be taken concurrently). A TOEFL score of 600 is required for non-native speakers of English.