Assist English language learners in developing their English language and academic skills. The English as a New Language (ENL) license addition program provides the professional preparation necessary to help English language learners from pre-K through Grade 12.
This program is designed for teachers who have completed an initial license. To earn an additional teaching area in English as a New Language, you must apply to the program to be enrolled. You will be licensed for ENL teaching at the same school setting or developmental level as those indicated on your initial license.
Starting Semester
Deadline
Fall
Mar 1
Spring
Nov 1
Summer
Mar 1
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(minimum accumulative GPA Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 out of 4.00)
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
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EDUC-L539 Language Foundations for ESL/EFL (offered online)
LING-L503 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
SLST-T510 Modern English Grammar
SLST-T532 Models of Second Language Acquisition
SPHS-S539 Language Acquisition & Bilingualism in Children
Note: You may take one of these courses before admission to the teacher education program or the ESL License Program.
Literacy Foundations: 3 credits
Choose one of the following:
EDUC-L501 Critical Reading in the Content Area
EDUC-L502 Socio-Psycholinguistics Applications to Reading Instruction
Foundations in Socio-Cultural Issues: 3 credits
EDUC-L524 Language Issues in Bilingual & Multicultural Education
ESL Literacy Methods: 3 credits
Choose one of the following:
EDUC-L504 Identifying & Working with Learner Literacy Difficulties Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate methods course & teaching experience or permission from the instructor
EDUC-L517 Advanced Study of Content Reading and Literacy
EDUC-L530 Reading Instruction for ESL Teachers (offered online)
EDUC-L541 Writing Instruction for ESL/EFL Teachers (offered online)
Note: You must complete all requirements above before enrolling in the practicum courses.
Methods of Classroom Application: 7 - 9 credits
EDUC-L520 Advanced Study of Second/Foreign Language Teaching & EDUC-M501 Field Experience (1 cr.)
and one of the following
EDUC-L530 Teaching ESL/EFL to Young Learners (offered online)
EDUC-L530 Materials Development for ESL/EFL
EDUC-L540 ESL/EFL Approaches to Instruction & Assessment
*Does not include all fees, which will vary depending on the number of credits enrolled. Find more information and calculate your expected costs at
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If you are a native speaker of English, you must present competence in a foreign language equivalent to two (2) semesters of university foreign language work or two years of high school foreign language. If you do not have such coursework, then you must pass an examination in foreign language at an equivalent level to the above. Credit earned by examination and records on your college transcript may be used toward fulfillment of these requirements.
If you are non-native speaker of English, then you must achieve oral proficiency in English equivalent to the ACTFL/ETS Oral Proficiency Examination at the level of at least Intermediate High (1+). It is preferable that you achieve the Advanced (2) level on the examination. You must also score a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL Examination.
