Wayne,
NJ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Alternate Route in Wayne United States | William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Wayne United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,846
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
William Paterson University's graduate-level ESL Alternate Route Certificate Program provides coursework, workshops, and hands-on supervision to prepare students for New Jersey state certification in teaching English as a Second Language. Prospective students must possess a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in ESL issued by the New Jersey Department of Education to enroll. Participants may start as non-degree students prior to full admission, but must secure full-time ESL teaching positions to complete this alternative certification pathway. This 22-credit, two-year hybrid program combines on-campus, online, evening, and weekend course offerings. Participants receive in-class mentoring from university supervisors and participate in reflective online seminars throughout each term to enhance their teaching practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and official transcripts from all institutions or higher learning attended
A cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Applicants who do not need the minimum GPA requirement may supplement their application with additional evidence in support of their academic potential for successful completion of the certificate program.
Meet the requirements for a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for ESL.
Provide verification of full-time employment as an ESL Teacher of Record, or a letter of a promise of full-time employment with a start date within the first semester of classes.
Complete a 50-hour pre-professional seminar/experience (at WPU, this is a zero-credit, fee-based course).
IELTS - 6.0 overall band
TOEFL IBT (Internet based test) - 79
CBT (computer-based test) - 213
TOEFL PBT (paper based test) - 550
A cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Applicants who do not need the minimum GPA requirement may supplement their application with additional evidence in support of their academic potential for successful completion of the certificate program.
Meet the requirements for a NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for ESL.
Provide verification of full-time employment as an ESL Teacher of Record, or a letter of a promise of full-time employment with a start date within the first semester of classes.
Complete a 50-hour pre-professional seminar/experience (at WPU, this is a zero-credit, fee-based course).
IELTS - 6.0 overall band
TOEFL IBT (Internet based test) - 79
CBT (computer-based test) - 213
TOEFL PBT (paper based test) - 550
Tuition
USD
13,846