Online Graduate Certificate – English Language Learners (ELL)
Become an expert at improving learning and literacy outcomes for multilingual P-12 students with first languages other than English.
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Program Overview
Discover how the online Graduate Certificate –English Language Learners (ELL) from EWU can advance your career
Broaden your career as a teacher leader in P-12 classrooms and beyond with the EWU online Graduate Certificate – English Language Learners (ELL) program. With multiple start dates a year and engaging coursework delivered in a convenient online format, you can gain the credentials needed for in-demand educational roles in as few as 8 months.
The rigorous curriculum for this online ELL certificate program emphasizes meaningful, student-centered instruction, including pedagogical application of essential aspects of the English language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. You will also complete a portfolio and an internship designed to provide you with practical learning in the field teaching or tutoring students learning English as their second language.
This quality online certificate program joins a legacy of practitioner-focused education programs with a reputation for academic excellence dating back over a century. Empower yourself to achieve more rewarding teaching experiences with a respected online Graduate Certificate – ELL from Eastern Washington University.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online program, you will learn to:
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
- design optimal language learning environments grounded in research related to second language acquisition;
- assess language learning development;
- employ a disposition of cultural humility in teaching-related communications;
- plan instruction that is appropriate for students' cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
Potential careers for graduates include:
- ELL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Foreign Language Teacher
- ESL Teacher
- ELL Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Foreign Language Teacher
- ESL Teacher
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The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
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Tuition
Completing your certificate at EWU is more affordable than you might expect
The online Graduate Certificate – ELL program features pay-by-the-course tuition, with the same affordable rate for all in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
---|---|---|---|
Graduate Certificate – ELL | $325 | $1,300 | $9,750* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Don’t miss these important deadlines
The online Graduate Certificate – ELL program is designed to be flexible for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar for upcoming start dates and deadlines for registration, required documents and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
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Fall I | 9/23/24 | 9/9/24 | 9/18/24 | 9/21/24 |
Fall II | 11/4/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/2/24 |
Winter I | 12/30/24 | 12/16/24 | 12/24/24 | 12/28/24 |
Winter II | 2/10/25 | 1/27/25 | 2/5/25 | 2/8/25 |
Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
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Admissions
Know the requirements for this online ELL program
We’ve streamlined the online Graduate Certificate – ELL admissions process to help you get started quickly and easily.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Teacher certification
- Professional resume
Online Graduate Certificate – ELL Admission Requirements
- Teaching certificate required
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
- Professional resume
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
This offering is available as an endorsement program for those teachers who hold or who have held an initial, residency, continuing or professional teaching certificate in the state of Washington. Please note however that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page or contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Please note, however, that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. If you are looking for an initial teaching certificate, please visit the School of Education’s webpage.
Courses
View the courses for your online Graduate Certificate – English Language Learners (ELL)
In order to earn the Graduate Certificate – ELL online, you must complete nine courses (including an internship) for a total of 30 credits.
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