Online Transition to Teaching English as a Second Language Graduate Certificate

• Earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University with one of the following:
  • GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale from an institution of higher education, or
  • GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale from an institution of higher education and five (5) years of professional experience in an education related field, or
  • Proof that the individual has passed the state-approved content area examinations.
• A criminal history background check that meets School of Integrated Learning and Development guidelines.
• Submit a signed FERPA Release Form. 

ADMISSION NOTES:

• Applicants should be aware that Indiana State Legislation has mandated that expanded background checks are required for those working with students in Indiana schools.
• Applicants will also be required to adhere to any additional State Mandates required for educators.
• Though candidates will be required to submit an initial background check that is acceptable to the university as a part of their application materials, that successful background report will only serve to gain admittance to that academic program.
  • School corporations are governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees who set policy for their school corporation. All accepted students should understand that additional background checks will most likely be required by school corporations before participating in clinical experiences.

• To be eligible to be recommended for licensure a candidate must:
  • Complete all course requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and no grade lower than a "B-."
  • Successfully complete all Clinical Experience requirements associated with the program.
  • Provide passing scores for all required state licensure content and pedagogy examinations.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

Upon completion of the Transition to Teaching – English as a Second Language program, candidates will be recommended for P-12 English Learners Licensure to Speakers of Other Languages teacher licensure in Indiana.

• Candidates seeking licensure in states other than Indiana bear the responsibility to determine whether completion of the IWU Transition to Teaching – English as a Second Language program will meet the academic and assessment requirements of the state in which licensure is sought.