Post-Baccalaureate Certificate – English as a Second Language
Expand your teaching credentials and meet the growing demand for educators who support multilingual learners. William & Mary’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) provides targeted preparation for educators seeking expertise in ESL instruction and program implementation.
This certificate focuses on the role of language in learning and equips educators with the skills needed to design instruction, support language development and create inclusive learning environments for English learners. The program is ideal for aspiring or licensed teachers who want to add specialized expertise while pursuing or enhancing a teaching career.
Students currently enrolled in our initial licensure graduate programs (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education) may also pursue the ESL post-baccalaureate certificate.
Program Highlights
- Graduate-level certificate designed for educators and aspiring teachers
- 100% of students in this program have passed the ESL Praxis.
- One of 2 total institutions in Virginia offering the dual language methods course.
- Focus on language acquisition, ESL instruction and program implementation
- Strong preparation for serving multilingual learners across diverse educational settings
