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This program provides the opportunity to become certified to teach English language learners in the K – 12 classroom. Once you have your teaching certification you can add this valuable certification. 

The new 12-credit curriculum includes coursework that meets the needs of students from diverse multicultural backgrounds and now includes all requirements set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

This program is designed to be completed online and in one year (fall and spring semesters). It includes embedded fieldwork opportunities in each of the four online courses, allowing teachers to gain valuable knowledge by connecting theory to practice while working with diverse student populations.

Some key features of the program: 

  • You will study the relationship between cultures and effective teaching strategies for all students. 
  • Cognitive stages of language development, basic linguistics, and the structure of English will be introduced as you develop competency in the integration of TESOL and PDE standards. 
  • You will understand the impact that being a non-native English speaker has on the learning process and socialization in the classroom. 
  • An emphasis is placed on the teacher’s respect and appreciation for culture and language. 
  • Goals will be achieved through class lectures, discussions, research, presentations, and practical application projects. 

Courses are eligible for Act-48 credit. 

Dive A Little Deeper

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses

ESL 553 Assessing English Language Learners (3 cr)*
ESL 556 Second-Language Acquisition and Language Development (3 cr)*
ESL 558 Approaches to Educating English Language Learners (3 cr)*
EDU 559 Curriculum and Instruction for the English Language Learner (3 cr)
* 20 hours of fieldwork are embedded in ESL 553, 556, and 558 for a total of 60 hours. This component of the course is face-to-face.

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Accreditation

Cedar Crest College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801

Faculty & Staff

Who’s teaching you is as important as the curriculum you choose.
Let’s put a face to some of the names you’ll be seeing on the course listings!

Sarah Fields

Sarah Fields

Office Manage/Coordinator of Field and Studen
Curtis Hall 223
Phone: 610-606-4666 (x3422)
Melissa Kamyab

Melissa Kamyab

Assistant Professor, Department Chair
Curtis Hall 228
Phone: 610-606-4666 (x4566)
Ivonne Miranda

Ivonne Miranda

Assistant Professor, Supervisor of Field & Student Teaching, Director of Graduate Program
Curtis Hall 225
Phone: 610-606-4666 (x3616)
Jill Purdy

Jill Purdy

Professor
Curtis Hall 226
Phone: 610-606-4666 (x3419)

Julie Borden
B.S. Special Education; Elementary Education Concentration, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
M.Ed. Reading, Kutztown University

Lynn Fuini-Hetten
B.S. Elementary Education, Kutztown University
M.S. Elementary Education; Instructional Technology Certification, Kutztown University
Principal Certification, Penn State University
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, Wilkes University

Valerie Gulych
B.S. Psychology, Penn State University
M.S. Education, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Special Education Supervisory Certification, Penn State University
Principal Certification, CLIU 21

Deborah Hartman
B.S. Special Education and Elementary Education, Kutztown University
M.S. Special Education, Kansas State University

Donna Hibshman
B.S. Certification in Mentally/Physically Handicapped, Bloomsburg University
M.Ed. Certifications in K-8 General Education; Reading Education, Lehigh University

Michelle Johnston

B.S. Computer Science, Kutztown University
M.Ed. Master of Education, DeSales University
ESL Program Specialist Certification, DeSales University
M.A. Educational Leadership and Administration, Lehigh University
Principal Certification, Lehigh University

Leah Naylor

B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., New York University

Kelly Rosario

B.S. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, Bloomsburg University
M.S. Educational Leadership; K-12 Principal Certification, Wilkes University

Diana Schantz

M.S. Education Technology, DeSales University
Principal Certification, Penn State University

Amanda Strack

B.A. Criminal Justice; Political Science, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Master of Education, DeSales University
M.A. Educational Leadership and Administration, Lehigh University

Melinda Watkins

B.S. Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education, Kutztown University
M.S. Education, West Chester University
Middle Level Math Certification
Reading Specialist Certification, Cedar Crest College

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