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Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Graduate Non-Degree

With the Teaching English as a Second Language Endorsement Preparation program, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to teach English to non-native speakers and make a meaningful impact in the field. With experienced faculty, flexible course options and a comprehensive curriculum, our program prepares you for success.

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Graduate Non-Degree Program in Teaching English as a Second Language

Kent State University's Graduate Non-Degree Program in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) offers educators and professionals the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge in teaching English to non-native speakers without committing to a full degree program. The curriculum covers key areas such as language acquisition, instructional strategies, and classroom management, providing practical skills for enhancing language learning in diverse settings. This program is ideal for those seeking to improve their teaching credentials or expand their expertise in TESL, whether for domestic classrooms or international language teaching environments.

Program Information for Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Graduate Non-Degree

Program Description

Full Description

The Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation non-degree program allows teachers with a current Ohio teaching license to advance their knowledge of language and second language learning in the P-12 context. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for supplemental license in multi-age teaching English to speakers of other language; and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

The non-degree program is not a master's degree. Students interested in obtaining a teaching license and a master's degree from Kent State University must also be fully admitted into the M.A. degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, TESL Education concentration.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Graduate Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Documentation of current Ohio license in any P-12 area of expertise
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of different associated fields within teaching English as a second language, including linguistics, language acquisition, pedagogy and practice.
  2. Demonstrate skills in all aspects of teaching language, literacy and content to English language learners.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of diverse cultural norms and practices within educational contexts.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Licensure Requirements
ENG 63001METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 13
ENG 63033THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3
ENG 63040LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS 3
or ENG 63041 DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH
ENG 63044SECOND LANGUAGE READING 3
ENG 68592PRACTICUM IN TEACHING P-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS 1, 23
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

An assessment of professional dispositions occurs in this course to demonstrate students' understanding of codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to TESL and work with English Language Learners. Assessed in this course are competencies such as data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilization and support of appropriate technology for the discipline,;and an understanding of laws related to English Language Learners.

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Students undertake 100 hours of fieldwork as teacher assistants in area schools to gain collaborative clinical experience as P-12 teachers. Prior to enrollment in ENG 68592, students must be evaluated satisfactorily on non-academic dimensions, including completing background checks.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000

Licensure and Endorsement Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Graduate Non-Degree

Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Graduate Non-Degree

Graduates of Kent State’s Graduate Non-Degree Program in Teaching English as a Second Language are equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to teach English to non-native speakers in various educational contexts. The program focuses on language acquisition, ESL teaching methodologies, and cultural awareness, providing valuable professional development for educators. Graduates often pursue roles as ESL instructors, language tutors, and educational consultants, enhancing their teaching credentials and contributing to language programs in diverse settings.

Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors

-13.7%

decline

40,900

number of jobs

$59,950

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

-2.0%

decline

1,422,700

number of jobs

$62,340

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

-1.6%

decline

117,200

number of jobs

$61,430

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

4.1%

about as fast as the average

555,100

number of jobs

$37,120

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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