English as a Second Language Add-on
The NC State online English as a Second Language (ESL) Add-on Licensure Program is intended for licensed North Carolina teachers teaching at any level and any content area and for those who are pursuing teacher licensure through an approved degree program.
Our online education option provides formal training in the areas of applied linguistics, second language acquisition, language and culture, advocacy, literacy, instruction of multilingual learners, assessment, and professionalism. Not only do participants acquire the necessary knowledge and skill sets to better serve multilingual learners at any level or content area, but they are also prepared for the Praxis II-ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) exam, the state requirement to obtain ESL Add-on licensure.
The program consists of three content courses and a practicum in TESOL (12 credits total). Candidates must maintain a C average in each of the four courses to remain in good academic standing. The online ESL Add-on Licensure Program reflects the standards for ESL teachers approved by the North Carolina Board of Education.
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Eligibility
Applicants must hold a current initial or continuing North Carolina Teaching License.
With their application, students must submit:
- A personal statement of professional goals.
- A copy of their current initial or continuing license in another field.
Career Prospects
ESL teachers work in a wide variety of environments, from elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Some community organizations such as nonprofits that serve Latino populations also need ESL teachers. Examples of employment opportunities outside of typical school settings include juvenile interventions organizations and migrant education programs.
