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x remove English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Graduate Certificate
Credits Required
24
Format
Location

Classes are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Online option for those living outside the region.

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Coursework

The certificate requires 24 credit hours and covers topics such as language development, linguistic features, assessment, Michigan EL guidelines, aspects of social and emotional learning, instruction, race, class, and research methodology. The program is offered in a hybrid or online format. Please visit gvsu.edu/catalog for course details and descriptions.

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Career Options

With the certificate or endorsement delivered by the Michigan Department of Education you can teach:

  • K-12 students (ESL and native speakers of English)
  • Overseas
  • Community based literacy programs
  • English programs for colleges or universities
  • Any setting where English is learned as an additional language
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