About This Program

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. Read more...

Contact Information

• Mark Bracher, Ph.D. | mbracher@kent.edu | 330-672-2665

• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education

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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

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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

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Licensure Requirements
CI 61130	MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES	3
or CI 67005	INTERCULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
ENG 63001	METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1	3
ENG 63033	THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION	3
ENG 63044	SECOND LANGUAGE READING	3
ENG 68592	PRACTICUM IN TEACHING P-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS 1, 2	3
Endorsement Electives, choose from the following:		6
CI 60169	UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
CI 60171	TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
ENG 63034	SOCIOLINGUISTICS
ENG 63038	TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 63039	SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
ENG 63040	LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS
ENG 63043	SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING
ENG 63046	SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING AND SPEAKING
ENG 63047	HERITAGE LANGUAGES AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		21

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.

²

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

Graduation Requirements Summary

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 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.

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.