2024-25 Graduate Catalog
ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) Certification
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The English as a Second Language Program Specialist (PK-12) Certification Program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. This post-baccalaureate program prepares for the Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist PK-12 certification. Course credits may be used as Act 48 credits or applied to Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language with optional ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) Certification Program. Up to 6 graduate credits may be transferred upon approval.
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Required ESL Program Specialist Certification Courses (16 credits)
Program Completion Requirements
- Complete the 16-credit coursework and 60-hour field experience.
- Earn GPA 3.0 or higher.
- Satisfy the requirements set forth in 24 P.S. § 12-1209 relating to good moral character.
- Note that to receive a PDE ESL Program Specialist Certificate, candidates must hold an Instructional I or II certificate.
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