Teaching English Learners (EL) Certificate

This Graduate Certificate in Teaching EL provides in-service teachers with the cultural and linguistic pedagogy needed to address the EL needs of North Dakota teachers and will also meet other state requirements. This certificate provides a path for in-service teachers who already possess baccalaureate teaching credentials and may have M.ED.s with the necessary coursework to be credentialed as an EL instructor. The program also helps meet the increasing demand for graduate credentials for career and salary advancement. A certificate program meets the needs of those seeking professional development, endorsement, or licensure.