Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - English as a Second Language (ESL)/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Northcentral University
Description
The online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - English as a Second Language (ESL)/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program from Northcentral University was to be a flexible guide for educators to develop their knowledge of the pedagogy of language acquisition in today's classrooms and businesses.
The focus of this online education certification is to provide its students with the base of knowledge that is needed for creating successful programs to enhance the learning of the English language, to assess skills of diverse students and to design instruction with bilingual materials.
As students work through this online English as A Second Language certification program they will study a number of topics, including:
- Instructional Practices
- Foundations of Instruction
- Evaluation of Diverse Learners
- Developing Curriculum for ESOL Learners
- Curriculum Development for ESL/Bilingual
- Second Language Foundations
A practicum is possible for this level of study in English as a Second Language. (Note: Learners seeking ESL/ESOL certification should verify with appropriate state officials that this CAGS meets applicable certification requirements.)
Students must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
Accreditation Information
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
