Graduate Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement K-12
			Description Admission Requirements Contact Info

Description

The number of nonnative students in the K-12 setting in the state of Florida as well as in most states is rapidly increasing. These learners represent an array of different languages and cultural backgrounds. With this increase in nonnative students as well as first language background comes an increase in the demand for qualified teachers who have the necessary knowledge and skills to work with ESOL students.

The UCF ESOL Endorsement K-12 certificate program provides students with specialized knowledge and training in the five endorsement areas that the state of Florida requires that K-12 teachers have. The UCF program focuses on these five required areas: applied linguistics, curriculum, testing, methodology, and cross-cultural awareness. Successful completion of the certificate meets the requirements for the state of Florida add-on endorsement for ESOL K-12. (Note: Upon successful completion, students will need to complete separate paperwork with the state of Florida for official recognition of this endorsement.)

Admission

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants are encouraged to apply online .

Application Due Dates

U.S. Applicants

	Program(s)		Fall Priority		Fall		Spring		Summer
	Graduate Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement K-12    Jul 15  Dec 1  Apr 15

International Applicants

	Program(s)		Fall Priority		Fall		Spring		Summer
	Graduate Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement K-12

Requirements

Required Courses—15 hours

• TSL 5345 Methods of ESOL Teaching or TSL 6940 ESOL Practicum (3 credit hours)
• TSL 5525 ESOL Cultural Diversity or EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 credit hours)
• TSL 6142 Critical Approaches to ESOL (3 credit hours)
• TSL 6250 Applied Linguistics in ESOL (3 credit hours)
• TSL 6440 Problems in Evaluation in ESOL (3 credit hours)

Contact Info

Keith Folse, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-0087
teslgrad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu