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English as Second Language Certification

Get Certified as an ESL Program Specialist and Help English Language Learners Succeed in the Classroom

Teachers, do you want to improve your ability to help English Language Learners succeed in the classroom?

Then Marywood's ESL Program Specialist certification program is for you. It is designed to provide classroom teachers and prospective ESL teachers with the theory and practical strategies needed to support English Language Learners in the K-12 setting. Courses are offered in an accelerated, hybrid format, combining flexible scheduling with face-to-face teacher and peer support.

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Accelerated, hybrid format
  • Face-to-face support

Outcomes & Opportunities

Top Employers

  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Law Firms

Top Career Paths

  • Adult ESL Teacher
  • GED Instructor
  • Speech Instructor
  • Translator

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Graduate Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
  • Completed application
  • Submit an essay discussing your career objectives and why you want to pursue a career in education.
  • Official, sealed transcripts
  • Two or three letters of recommendation

VISIT GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

The Education Program is located in the The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues. This facility contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space.
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McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

1201 University Avenue
Map & Directions

The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. Market Marywood is also located here.

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McGowan Center Classrooms


Map & Directions

The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.

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80+ opportunities for you to find the right fit with 50+ undergraduate degrees and 30+ graduate and certificate courses.

From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way. For currently enrolled students visit the School of Education Student Resources Website for academic tips, forms, and more to guide you on your academic journey.

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