ELL Endorsement Prep

Endorsement Preparation Program English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (PreK-12)

Degree Overview

WGU Washington’s online ELL endorsement preparation program is a great investment. This program is designed for currently licensed elementary and secondary school teachers who desire to be licensed to teach in ELL or ESL settings. With this endorsement, you will becoming highly qualified in ELL or ESL, increase your career opportunities, earn re-licensure points, and possibly become eligible for lane changes leading to increased salary.

Who the program is for:

• Licensed teachers with bachelor’s degrees who are interested in ELL or ESL instruction.
• Community college teachers who work in ELL or ESL settings.
• District instructional personnel and curricula leaders.
• "Emergency credentialed" ELL or ESL teachers who need the endorsements to be considered highly qualified.

IMPORTANT: This program is not for those who want to learn to speak and write the English language. This program is also not for those interested in becoming English teachers or teaching English in a foreign country. This program leads to endorsement in ELL or ESL in the state of Washington. If you wish to pursue that endorsement, you will need to complete your practicum at the K-12 level that aligns with your state endorsement requirements and the WGU ELL PreK-12 program. Students who complete their practicum in any other setting other than a K-12 setting should be prepared NOT to be recommended for licensure. Each student should be aware of the requirements of their particular state for K-12 educators.

Note: As part of Western Governors University, the online teaching degree programs at WGU Washington are NCATE accredited.

Your Program of Study

In WGU Washington’s online endorsement in ESL program, you’ll learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a highly qualified ELL or ESL teacher. This program includes one domain of study.

• English Language Learning

Total Program: 25 Competency Units (credit equivalents)

More details about your challenging course of study

View the Program Guide (PDF)

Tuition and Fees

Basic Tuition: $2,890 per six-month term
Resource Fee: $145 per six-month term (non-refundable)
Application Fee: $65 (one time)

Learn more about Tuition and Fees

At WGU Washington, tuition is charged at a flat rate once every six months. Your tuition covers the minimum "full-time load" of competency units (the equivalent to credit hours)—8 CUs is the minimum for graduate students—as well as all coursework attempted in that time. For the most part, there is no limit on the number of competency units you can attempt in a 6-month term. Whether you complete more or fewer units, you are charged the same flat rate.

Tuition compares favorably to the rates of Washington state universities. Our tuition is also typically half what other reputable online universities charge. At WGU Washington, you enjoy the cost savings of a nonprofit university.

Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about financial aid

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The WGU Washington Advantage

WGU Washington leverages Western Governors University’s unique, competency-based approach to education. This approach measures learning, not time spent in class. Your progress is based on your demonstration of essential skills and knowledge in ESL and ELL education.

As a WGU Washington student, you’ll receive a top-notch education through a curriculum, learning resources, mentoring, and student services provided by Western Governors University. This means you’ll enjoy the advantages of:

• Superior learning resources. You'll have access to all of Western Governors University’s courses of study, learning modules, e-textbooks, tutorials, and simulations as you complete your program.
• Personal support from a dedicated mentor. You'll have the support of a mentor who will be your guide throughout your WGU Washington program.
• Online communities from Washington and WGU's national student community. You’ll be able to take advantage of our robust student community and interact with students from both within Washington and from all over the country.
• Flexible online degrees that fit your lifestyle. Learning can occur anywhere and anytime. You'll be able to establish the pace at which you complete your rigorous program and create a schedule that works for you.

One of the best values in Washington higher education, WGU Washington will enable you to earn a relevant degree on your schedule and within your budget.

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Time to Completion

How long it takes for you to complete your program will vary. Because WGU Washington is competency-based, the pace at which you complete your program depends on how quickly you are able to take and pass the required assessments. Many students are able to proceed faster than the normal pace (described below) designed into each program. But doing so isn’t easy.

Standard Time to Completion: 12 to 18 months.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a personalized estimate of your time to completion.

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Admissions Requirements

To enroll into this WGU Washington program, you must:

• Be a Washington resident and provide proof of residence.
• Possess and provide proof of earning a bachelor’s degree (BA or B.S.) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Possess a current, valid teaching license.
• WGU Washington recommends, but does not require, six credit hours (one year) of college-level foreign language study.
• Complete Western Governors University's three-part online Readiness Assessment. This test helps determine your likelihood for success in a WGU Washington degree program.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can help you understand what is required of you.

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