English as a Second Language

Nationally recognized by NCATE and TESOL, Hamline's second language teaching and learning program aims to: prepare outstanding teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and bilingual education; develop the capacity of these teachers to meet the requirements of educating people who are learning English as an additional language; and provide continuing professional development to mainstream teachers on topics related to educating non-native speakers of English

Graduates of our programs:

• Support and enhance learners' acquisition of excellent social and academic English
• Help learners maintain and expand their first language
• Use their understanding of linguistic principles to inform instruction
• Integrate the teaching of language and content
• Understand the effects of culture on language learning
• Collaborate with other professionals to support non-native speakers of English
• Reflect on their own learning and teaching to further personal and professional growth
• Advocate for students who are in the language minority and promote social justice

Advanced degrees

Master of Arts in English as a Second Language
Master of Arts in Teaching: ESL Initial License 

Certificates

Teachers of Adult ESL certificate
ESL for Mainstream Teachers certificate
TEFL and Advanced TEFL certificate 

Licenses

ESL initial license (as part of the MAT program)
Bilingual additional license
ESL additional license