Dual Language Specialization / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Graduate Certificate

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Dual Language Graduate Certificates help you learn more about effectively teaching multilingual students. The ESOL Graduate Certificate enables you add an ESOL endorsement to your Oregon teaching license, and the Dual Language Graduate Certificate enables you add a Dual Language specialization to your Oregon teaching license. Courses are fully online and include direct applications to your classroom.

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We have strong partnerships with districts across Oregon to support teachers in earning an ESOL endorsement or Dual Language specialization.

Many school districts provide tuition reimbursement that can help you earn an ESOL endorsement or Dual Language specialization. Contact your distirct's Human Resources department to learn if this might be an option for you.

Our Dual Language specialization program includes two courses taught bilingually in Spanish and English, providing opportunities for bilingual teachers to build their own language skills.

OSU's ESOL and Dual Language program is nationally recognized and has received grants totaling more than $5 million since 2016 to support teachers in earning an ESOL endorsement and/or Dual Language specialization.

An evaluation of OSU's ESOL endorsement and Dual Language specialization programs found that students taught by teachers who had completed the programs showed higher academic growth. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

18

Number of credits in which current teachers can complete an ESOL Graduate Certificate

21

Number of credits for Spanish-speaking teachers to earn their Dual Language Certificate

What to Expect

All coursework for the ESOL and Dual Language Graduate Certificates is fully online. Courses are asynchronous so you do not need to log in to classes at a specific time each week. Classes incorporate many opportunities for engagement via online discussions and peer feedback. Assignments include direct applications to your classroom.

Teachers completing the ESOL Graduate Certificate do not need to be bilingual. Teachers completing the Dual Language specialization must be fluent in Spanish because two courses are taught bilingually in Spanish and English. If you speak a language other than Spanish, you can complete the ESOL Graduate Certificate.

The ESOL and Dual Language Graduate Certificates share four courses. However, some courses in the programs are distinct. Specifically, the Dual Language specialization includes two courses taught bilingually in Spanish and English. All courses for the ESOL endorsement are taught in English. Both programs end with an internship course in which you implement strategies you've learned throughout the program in your own classroom.

Contact the ESOL/Dual Language Program Lead to determine the best course sequence for you.

Again, contact the ESOL/Dual Language Program Lead. Together, you can make a plan tailored to your specific situation.

Supporting you throughout your degree

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Financial Support

Many districts provide tuition reimbursement that can help teachers earn an ESOL or Dual Language Graduate Certificate.

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Advising and Peer Support

Our dedicated faculty and robust peer network will support you throughout the program.

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Large University Services

We're a small college in a big university, providing you with 1:1 support with OSU's great resources.

Why Choose OSU?

Ranked in the top 1% of research universities in the world, OSU produces more research than any other university in Oregon. Corvallis is consistently among the Top 10 college towns in the nation for its innovation, education, entertainment and overall livability.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Scholarships and fellowships for graduate students only.

SMALL COLLEGE, BIG UNIVERSITY

You get all the attention, plus all the resources.

GRADUATE STUDENT ONLY RESOURCES

Career, writing center, and more.

EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOCUSED

OSU's commitment to inclusive excellence is everywhere.

Accreditation

A few words about how important accreditation is. We have met or exceeded the standards for accreditation under both CAEP for teachers and CACREP for counseling. For more information about the standards, please visit the organization’s website.


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Program details


Estimated Full Program Cost
$2,395.00
Completion Time
30 weeks (5 courses)
Cadence
Asynchronous
Unit Credits
126 PDUs / 12.6 CEUs

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If you have questions, contact the ESOL/Dual Language Program Lead at [email protected]

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