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Full Description

The Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation non-degree program allows students to concurrently seek an undergraduate degree program leading to state licensure at 51±¬ÁÏ while also working toward meeting TESL endorsement requirements of the Ohio Department of Education. The program increases student knowledge of language and second language learning in the P-12 context while preparing them to be teachers of English learners.

Successful completion of this program serves as recommendation to the Ohio Department of Education for endorsement in TESL, but it is not a degree program. Students must complete their degree program and be qualified for licensure in another area of study. The endorsement serves as an add-on to a state teaching license in Ohio.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 51±¬ÁÏ’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 51±¬ÁÏ’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former 51±¬ÁÏ students who have not attended another institution since 51±¬ÁÏ and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving 51±¬ÁÏ must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of different fields within teaching English as a second language, including linguistics, language acquisition, pedagogy and practice.
2. Demonstrate understanding of different cultural norms and practices within effective instruction.
3. Demonstrate effective language and literacy instruction for English language learners.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Ohio Department of Education (CAEP)