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ESL Endorsement

Earn a supplement to a teacher's license for teaching English language learners.

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement

Current and future licensed Mississippi teachers may enroll in TESOL program coursework for an add-on ESL Endorsement.

Required Courses

The required courses for the ESL Endorsement are:

  • LIN 350/IE 542: Methods of Teaching ESL (IE 542 is soon to be LIN 542)
  • LIN 510: Advanced English Grammar
  • LIN 551: Assessment in SLA
  • LIN 572: Cultural Dimensions of Lang Education

All ESL Endorsement courses are offered online and on-campus. ESL Endorsement is not itself a graduate degree.

 

Admission Requirements

A) Students applying for ESL Endorsement should submit the following materials online to the Graduate School:

  • A completed graduate school application for admission
  • One official transcript from each university/college attended
  • A $50 application fee
  • International students must also submit their official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores (a minimum score of 80 for the internet-based test is preferred)
  • Students should apply as a non-degree seeking student

B) International Students: Submit a financial statement which certifies funds for educational and living expenses to the International Programs Office.

C) Endorsement Application: Once students are admitted to the graduate school as non-degree seeking students, they may enroll in the required coursework. After they have completed the required coursework, students must contact Dr. Whitney Webb to apply for the ESL Endorsement.