English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement

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Program Description

The ESOL endorsement prepares certified teachers to teach in ESOL classrooms and to work with students who are speakers of other languages in inclusive settings. The program consists of three 3-credit courses: Cultural Issues, Applied Linguistics and Methods and Materials for a total of 9-credit hours for teaching ESOL and a field experience where candidates work with English learners in their current school setting. The program meets national and state Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) standards. 

Admission Requirements

The following are requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements:

• Online Graduate Application, http://graduate.kennesaw.edu/admissions/apply/online-application.php
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.  If mailed directly from the institution to KSU, send to the address below:

• Clear Renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate - To print a copy of your clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate, you may log onto www.gapsc.com
• Resume or Professional Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should document education, years of teaching experience, current school and district, volunteer and service accomplishments, and a record of your leadership activities.
• International Applicants Only: Please contact 770-499-3002 for all international admission requirements related to your citizenship or visa status OR link to the Graduate International Admissions page: http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions/international_admissions.php.