Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Overview

Offered through the Mary Frances Early College of Education, the University of Georgia’s online English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement provides “add-on” certification to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) grades P-12 in Georgia public schools. The endorsement program is only valid for educators who have or will hold a teaching credential in another subject area (e.g., elementary education, mathematics, Spanish), a speech and language pathology professional certificate, or school counseling credential.

The three ESOL endorsement courses are offered online on a regular basis. These courses are only offered at the graduate level.

Accreditations

The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Admissions

Credit and Transfer

Total Hours Required to Earn Degree/Certificate:  9 (credit hours)

Maximum Hours Transferable into Program:  N/A

ESOL Admission Requirements

Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply with

Degree level = Non-Degree or Transient

Intended Program = Non Deg Gift & Create Ed Endors [NON_GIFT_END]

Arear of Emphasis = Area Unspecified

Requirements are based on UGA’s Graduate School admissions standards for non-degree students.

Non-Degree Application Checklist

Students applying to graduate school for non-degree status are not required to take entrance exams or to submit test scores and letters of recommendation.

1. Application – Submit to the Graduate School online.  Application fee: $75 Domestic / $100 International.
2. Test Scores – International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
3. Statement of purpose – Submit to the Graduate School online in your application.
4. Official Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.

Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants

• Fall: April 1
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: April 1

International Applicants

• Fall: April 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: February 15

Cost

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates and student fees may change each year. 

Based on 2024-25 credit-hour cost, a person who had completed this program at the recommended pace would have paid $3,843 in tuition for a Georgia Resident and $10,638 in tuition for an out-of-state student.

Please use the Estimated Cost Calculator on the Bursar’s Office website to calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s tuition. 

Fees for those students enrolled in exclusively online programs are $411 per semester. 

Potential additional costs include:

• Textbooks
• Exam proctoring fees
• Technology upgrades 

The complete cost of attendance can be found at https://osfa.uga.edu/costs/.

Financial Aid

Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.

Corporate Assistance

Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.

Military Assistance

Active-duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.

University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance (refer to the Distance Learning section). 

Technology Requirements

• Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
• High-speed internet access.

Curriculum

Program Structure

Offered online every semester and consisting of 9 credit hours.

Course Sequence

Course	Title
LLED 5040E/7040E	Language & Culture in the Classroom (3 credit hours)
LLED 5730E/7730E	1st and 2nd Language Acquisition & Development (3 credit hours)
LLED 5630E/7630E	Grades P-12 ESOL Methods and Materials in the Classroom (3 credit hours)

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Contact Information

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