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Postbaccalaureate certificate courses are taught in a synchronous, online format. Classes are 8 weeks. Students can start in the fall or spring.

To complete the certificate, students must complete the 12 credits of coursework and maintain 3.0 QPA average. 

Upon completion of the certificate program, students can receive the upon passing the following approved assessments: the Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205), the former Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (5203), or the Pearson Foundations of Reading assessment. 

Students of the postbaccalaureate certificate program focus on both the practical and theoretical aspects of the field. The program is classroom-oriented with a strong focus on sociolinguistics, literacy, intercultural communication, and the interaction of language learning and use. The ESOL program is based on a reflexive practitioner model that includes case studies, field experiences, and in-depth examination of the theories and practices that support EL students’ learning. Together, these form a dynamic backdrop against which to study English language learning in today's 21st-century context. 

Learn more about the curriculum and course of study in the . 

Students can begin the program in the fall or spring semesters. Below is a sample course sequence for students starting in the fall semester. 

• Bachelor's degree
• Official transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• $60 application fee (waived when you attend a virtual information session)

Note: The postbaccalaureate certificate program is not available for international students in need of maintaining full-time student status (9 credits or more per semester) on an F-1 student visa. 

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91¿´Æ¬ offers various opportunities for financial aid, including Merit Scholarships, Ignatius Grant Awards, and Graduate Assistantships. 

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