The Graduate Certificate in ESL Instruction allows teachers with an initial teacher license in Massachusetts to earn an endorsement for an additional license in English as a Second Language (grades PreK– or 5–12). The certificate coursework engages graduate students in subject-based knowledge and field experiences. There is a need for more Massachusetts teachers licensed in English as a Second Language, which makes this certificate an essential pathway for teachers to deepen their expertise to meet the broad range of students with whom they work.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EDU 6860 | Developmental Language, Literacy, and Writing: Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 6877 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| EDU 6879 | Literacy Development and the Academic Domains | 3 |
| EDU 6883 | Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language: Research and Practice | 3 |
| EDU 6930 | Practicum, Portfolio, and Panel Review | 3 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
15 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
