If you are looking for an endorsement that makes you marketable and can be completed in one calendar year, the teaching English as a second language endorsement program is designed for you. This state-approved program is designed for the working professional and meets current Arkansas Department of Education guidelines leading to the endorsement for teaching English as a second language. This is a P-12 endorsement that enables teachers to be English language-learner coordinators in schools, English as second language teachers, or general education classroom teachers better equipped to reach all students in their classroom. ESL is a high-need field in many areas of the United States. The population of ESL students is growing to become a significant part of the K-12 student population, and teachers with coursework in bilingual and bicultural education are needed.
The teaching English as a second language endorsement program is offered face-to-face on the Searcy campus as well as through distance learning classes. The program involves 12 hours outlined in the TESL curriculum plan of Harding's catalog.
For a detailed description of admission requirements, download the checklist.
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For more information about the teaching English as a second language endorsement program please contact Lauren Boone, assistant professor, at lboone@harding.edu.