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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

ESL Program Specialist PK-12, Certification


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About the Program


English as a Second Language (ESL) is a term for the use or study of the English language by non-native speakers in an English-speaking environment. 

Requirements


The requirements to obtain an ESL Program Specialist certification in PA:

  • Hold a PA Instructional I or Instructional II certificate

  • Completion of a state approved certification program

Note: To obtain an ESL (English as a Second Language) Pennsylvania Program Specialist Certificate, the candidate must make application to Pa Department of Education after completion of coursework. A valid PA Instructional I or II certification is required to be eligible for this program. 

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