ESL Program Specialist Certification

2016-2017
Education (M.Ed.)
Pennsylvania Department of Education- Certification Only, Non-Degree
English as a Second Language Program Specialist (PDE, K-12)
This Certification is available to teachers holding an Instructional I or II certification in Pennsylvania in any area.
PDE Certification Requirements
Credits
Solely
online
(Y/N)
Hybrid
(Y/N)
Intensive
(Y/N)
EDME 502 Advanced Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Education
EDME 518 Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Context
EDME 520 Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in
TESOL
EDME 521 TESOL Methods and Assessment with field
experience
EDME 532 TESOL Internship and Seminar
3
3
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
3
Y
N
N
3
Y
N
N
3
Y
N
N
EDME 542 Equip to Meet Needs of ELLs
1
Y
N
N
Prerequisite(s) or restrictions
Security clearances on file
EDME 518 Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Context
Security clearances on file
Instructor Approval
12 EDME credits completed
Security clearances on file
Instructor Approval
12 EDME credits completed
Non-Curricular Requirements
none
Total credits required
0
16
Students who earn this PDE Certification will also receive the corresponding Messiah College Certificate.
Messiah College Graduate Programs
Summer 2016