Online English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Training Graduate Certificate
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Gain the essential skills to support English Language Learners with a graduate-level, non-licensure certificate from IWU. Our fully online program prepares you to excel in using assessment, differentiated instruction, and technology-rich practices to help your students thrive.
Choosing to advance your skills at IWU means you gain graduate-level expertise with the flexibility of a fully online program designed for working educators. You will apply what you learn directly through field experiences integrated into your courses, all while being guided by expert faculty committed to your success. Our curriculum is built on a foundation of Christian principles, preparing you to serve with ethical leadership and compassion in diverse classrooms. This non-licensure certificate program provides a rigorous academic path to deepen your understanding of supporting English Language Learners within a strong, supportive learning community.
In this program, you will learn to apply second language acquisition theories to create culturally responsive learning plans for P–12 English Language Learners. You will develop skills in using appropriate assessments and analyzing data to make instructional decisions that help diverse students succeed. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of collaborating with fellow educators, families, and school personnel to build strong support systems for every learner. Through supervised teaching experiences and reflective practice, you will grow as a professional and learn to apply Christ-like leadership to advocate for your students and their communities.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.
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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Our practice-focused curriculum is aligned to TESOL standards to prepare you for effectively serving P–12 English Language Learners. Upon completion, you will be able to:
Explain the stages of language acquisition and development in diverse student populations.
Design culturally responsive instruction and learning plans using appropriate modern technologies.
Administer and interpret assessments to make data-driven decisions for your students.
Model ethical, Christ-like leadership while collaborating with colleagues and families.
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
EDUT-563,EDEL-515,EDEL-545,EDEL-535,EDUT-573,EDUT-583,EDUT-520
All applicants must have:
*NOTE: 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.
Clinical Experience Requirements
Clinical Experience Requirements
