English Learners Licensure

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Become the Educator Today’s Classrooms Need

An English Learner licensure credential that travels from local elementary schools to classrooms across the world.

As an adult EL student at Goshen College, you’ll gain the linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical skills needed to support English language learners. The program pairs rigorous coursework with fieldwork and practicum experiences in real K–12 classrooms.

The program features a manageable course load, a blend of synchronous and asynchronous coursework, and applied assignments that can be carried out in your current classroom. At the end of the program, you will have a graduate certificate from Goshen College and will be eligible to add the EL endorsement to your current teaching license. Graduates leave with a credential that’s in growing demand across U.S. schools.

What This Program Is

  • $525
    Per credit hour for the licensure-only pathway. Billed by semester; payment plans available.
  • 100%
    Remote-capable coursework with synchronous and asynchronous options for working educators.
  • 1
    Year to complete the licensure-only pathway, with the flexibility to keep your current role.

    Built Around Your Goals

    The EL licensure program is designed to flex with your career by fitting within one academic year.

    This program is ideal for

    • Teachers who want to increase their skills to teach in multilingual classrooms
    • Working teachers seeking to add the English Learners endorsement
    • Students considering international, mission, or nonprofit work involving language education

    What You’ll Study

    Coursework dives into linguistics, intercultural communication, and language teaching methodologies. You will receive training and strategies to use in your own classroom from the first week of courses.

    The program prepares students for an endorsement for English Learners in All Grade P–12. For students completing the Transition to Teaching program, the EL licensure pathway and an integrated thesis applying EL knowledge can be stacked onto the TtT certificate to complete a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

    Curriculum

    All classes use a blend of synchronous Zoom meetings and asynchronous work. Synchronous meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from 7–9:30 p.m.

    • EDUC 515: Methods of Teaching English Learners (4 credits), August to December
    • EDUC 517: Linguistics for Teachers (4 credits), January to April
    • EDUC 605: Culture, Collaboration, and Advocacy (2 credits), May to June

    • Goshen College taught me that meaningful education comes from teaching to the whole student, not just the curriculum.

      Kaylee Kates

      2025 grad, Kindergarten teacher at Chamberlain Elementary School

    Tuition & Scholarships

    EL licensure coursework runs $525 per credit hour, billed by semester with payment plans available.

    For the 10 credit-hour program the cost is $5,250 total.

    Several financial aid options can reduce your out-of-pocket cost:

    • 10% tuition discount for Goshen College alumni
    • 15% tuition discount for employees of our Affinity Partners
    • Scholarships for EL licensure are occasionally available from the State of Indiana
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    How to Apply

    Prerequisites

    • For the licensure-only English Learners endorsement, a current Indiana teaching license.

    Application materials

    • Completed online application.
    • Copy of your current teaching license.
    • A professional reference.

    Questions about which pathway fits? Reach out to the Education Department for a no-pressure conversation about your background and goals.

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