Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This advanced certificate program equips educators to address the specific requirements of English Language Learners in K-12 settings. Upon finishing this program, participants will qualify for Michigan's ESL endorsement by completing one extra course (TEL 6220).
The curriculum caters to educators who:
Aspire to teach ESL (requires MDE ESF certification),
Aim to support both linguistic and academic development of ELL students,
Plan to work in schools with substantial ELL populations,
Seek positions as district ESL specialists or coordinators (requires MDE ESL certification),
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree, initial teacher certification and prior teaching experience.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1
Tuition
USD
15,240