What is ESL?

ESL is certification to teach English as a Second Language. Today's classrooms are diverse, filled with children from a variety of language backgrounds and from many parts of the world. A significant need exists for teachers who are prepared to support the academic growth of these students while they learn the English language.

You don't have to know the child's primary language to teach English as a Second Language. Our ESL program gives you the foundation and strategies to integrate students into an English-speaking classroom. You also will be provided with hands-on experiences, such as the opportunity to travel abroad to China and teach ESL in a multicultural environment.

At ACU, all of our teacher candidates in early childhood through grade 6 are prepared to certify in teaching ESL. This distinguishes ACU's Department of Teacher Education from many other universities.

Also, the English as a Second Language Supplement can be added to all middle school, high school and all-level certifications. A sample degree plan for this supplement is shown below.

For more information on this degree plan, or for questions concerning transfer credit, AP credit or CLEP credit, contact Francille Vesel, degree plan specialist, at veself@acu.edu or (325) 674-2128.

Supplemental Certificates in Education
	English As A Second Language