ESL Certificate

English as a Second Language Certificate

This program provides the opportunity to become certified to teach English language learners in the K-12 classroom. Participants in this program may complete this in conjunction with their initial teaching certification or add it on to their current certification.

NOTE: The ESL Certificate program is currently under revision to meet new PDE regulations. For further information, please contact SAGE or Dr. Jill Purdy (jepurdy@cedarcrest.edu).

Apply now to this graduate program.

Course Requirements

EDU 559 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
EDU 555 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
EDU 556 Second Language Acquisition and Language Development
EDU 558 Approaches to Educating ELL’s

Program Guide Year 1

English as a Second language 2011-2012
Program Guide Year 2

English as a Second Language 2012-2013

Read course descriptions and faculty profiles for the department.*

Next Steps

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*SAGE courses are taught by the same faculty as the traditional undergraduate programs at Cedar Crest College. Be sure to refer back to this site at sage.cedarcrest.edu for course schedules and registration, as they differ from the traditional curriculum.

We also offer over 20 traditional daytime degree and certificate programs. Learn more.

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