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Teaching English Learners, Graduate Certificate

Study pedagogical strategies and tools that support learners’ English language development with IU Online’s Graduate Certificate for Teaching English Learners. Add English as a New Language onto your pre-K–12 teaching license so you can foster success among the growing number of pre-K-12 students who speak a language other than English.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 18

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Certificate Overview

As a teacher pursuing the Graduate Certificate for Teaching English Learners, you will deepen your understanding of students' cultural and linguistic diversity. You’ll learn about second-language acquisition and development; the impact that personal, family, cultural, social, and sociopolitical factors have on language acquisition; and proven pedagogical strategies and tools that support language learning. You will become a leader in advocating for English Language learners and their families and in collaborating with other educators. 

This 100 percent online certificate prepares you to take the English Learner exam in Indiana and beyond. 

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

To be accepted to the Graduate Certificate for Teaching English Learners, you must have:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Active teaching or emergency license or be a current student in a Transition to Teaching program

To apply to this program, submit an application that includes:

  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement (250 words)
  • Teaching licensure information (one of the following):
    • Valid teaching or emergency license 
    • Letter from your school district indicating you are currently teaching on an emergency license
    • Transition to Teaching program admission email or letter, or memo from your academic advisor indicating your current student status in the program

 Note: This program is ineligible for financial aid.

 

This degree is available at IU East, IU Indianapolis, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners prepares licensed teachers to offer instruction and support to pre-K–12 English Language Learners.

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners, you must complete 18 credit hours.

Core Classes for the Graduate Certificate for Teaching English Learners
Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-L 524 Language Education Issues in Bilingual & Multicultural Education 3 Credits
EDUC-L 521 Language and Literacy Foundations for Teaching English as a New Language 3 Credits
EDUC-L 570 Practicum in Language and Literacy  1 Credit
EDUC-L 503 Assessment Literacy for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity 3 Credits
EDUC-L 571 Practicum in ENL Assessment 1 Credit
EDUC-L 522 Pedagogical Foundations for Teaching English as a New Language 3 Credits
EDUC-L 572 Practicum in ENL Pedagogy 1 Credit
EDUC-T 524 Diverse Perspectives on Families 3 Credits

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