Why the English Langauge Learner Certificate
You're a licensed teacher ready to expand your impact in K-12 classrooms. You've noticed the growing number of English learners in your school and want to better serve these students. Whether you're seeking professional advancement, responding to district needs, or are passionate about multicultural education, this program fits your summer schedule and career goals. You might already work with diverse student populations, have experience with language learning yourself, or simply recognize that ELL expertise makes you a more valuable educator in today's classrooms. You're looking for a fast-track, affordable way to add a high-demand endorsement to your teaching credentials.
The English Language Learner (ELL) Certificate addresses critical workforce demands
for teachers trained to support the growing population of multilingual students in
Tennessee and beyond. With over 50,000 English learners in Tennessee schools and nationwide
teacher shortages in ESL, this program equips you with research-based strategies and
culturally responsive teaching methods.
This 12-credit, fully online program allows practicing teachers to add an ELL endorsement
to their existing licensure in just one summer, making it one of the most competitive
and accessible programs of its type. APSU's streamlined approach eliminates redundant
coursework while maintaining rigorous standards. With a 100% pass rate on the English
to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Praxis exam, this high-demand specialization
opens doors to salary incentives, expanded career opportunities, and the skills needed
to transform educational outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
Graduates qualify for ELL specialist positions, earn salary incentives, and meet high-demand workforce needs in Tennessee's K-12 schools.
Admission Requirements
For information related to admission requirements please visit the graduate bulletin.
What Will I Learn
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Culturally responsive teaching strategies for diverse learners
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Linguistic principles to teach English grammar effectively to non-native speakers
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Specialized literacy instruction techniques
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How to design and implement appropriate assessments for English learners