Adult ESL Certificate
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Better serve English language learners
Professionals who want to serve adult English-language learners are in high demand. Let Hamline's program prepare you to make sound decisions in course design and classroom practice in a wide variety of settings:
- Adult basic education programs
- Technical/vocational programs
- College and university courses
- Community-based or volunteer programs
Through a hands-on, practitioner-based approach, this certificate supports individuals in acquiring the knowledge and practical skills to teach English as a second language to adults from linguistically and culturally diverse populations.
What will it take?
Adult ESL Certificate program details
Start dates and application deadlines
We review applications on a rolling basis, meaning you can apply and start your Adult ESL Certificate three times throughout the year. We recommend applying at least six weeks before the term you want to start to ensure your spot.
Adult English as a Second Language program format
Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of our entirely online Adult ESL certificate program without losing the benefits of networking with your peers and faculty mentors.
Time to complete your Adult ESL Certificate
The typical time to complete the certificate is 9-12 months, depending on how many classes you take per term.
Adult ESL Certificate courses
You’ll finish your certificate in adult ESL in four courses.
- ESL 7631: Introduction to the Adult ESL Learner: Developing Reading and Writing Skills (2 credits)
- ESL 7634: Introduction to the Adult English Language Learner: Developing Oral Skills (2 credits)
- EDUC 7636: Course Design for Adult Education Classes (2 credits)
- EDUC 7638: Assessment in Adult Education (2 credits)
How to apply to the Adult ESL Certificate
Applying to the Adult ESL certificate program is simple and only required if this is the first certificate you’ve applied for at Hamline, or if you are not enrolled in another Hamline School of Education degree or certificate program.
- Online application (no fee)
- Official transcript of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited college or university.
- This should be sent directly from the institution to Graduate Admission or provided in a sealed, signed envelope. Official electronic transcripts should be emailed from the institution to gradprog@hamline.edu.
- You do not have to supply transcripts for courses taken at Hamline University
Apply your certificate toward a master’s degree
Enrolling in a certificate program is a great way to experience what the master's programs at Hamline are like. With the Adult ESL Certificate, you'll earn credits that you can apply toward a Hamline master's degree in education or teaching English to speakers of other languages.
