English as a New Language Certificate (Non-licensure)

The certificate in English as a New Language (ENL) (Non-Licensure) is designed for licensed teachers who have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of teaching experience, and seek training in working with English learners that is equivalent to that required for Indiana certification in English as a New Language (P12), but without a tie to licensure.

The 15 credit-hour certificate in ENL (Non-Licensure) identifies knowledge and skills based on current TESOL standards and develops candidates to engage in inquiry, research, dialogue, team learning, reflection, problem-based learning, collaboration, and standards-based assessment from a comprehensive P-12 perspective. The certificate satisfies Indiana’s program of study for an ENL endorsement, P-12 but does not require proof of successful testing as a certificate completion requirement. Clinical or field experiences are required.

This certificate can be a pathway to licensure for those who need the training to take the Indiana ENL licensure test. In addition, this program is open to candidates from all states and countries. This could include teachers and leaders in the following schools: International schools, ACSI schools both stateside and overseas, Charter, and Private schools. The certificate may also appeal to traditional public school teachers who only want license renewal or refresh or continuing education, but have no interest in additional licensure.

This program is open to candidates from all states and countries; these candidates are responsible for determining how the certificate could be applied towards professional development, or teaching license advancement, renewal, or refresh without the addition of an endorsement. This could include teachers and leaders in the following schools: International schools, ACSI schools both stateside and overseas, charter, and private schools. This program may also appeal to traditional public-school teachers who want ENL training, but have no interest in additional licensure.

Candidates who have completed this program should be able to:

Articulate the progress of language acquisition and development and the role this process plays in students' educational experience.

Recognize that students' primary culture plays a crucial role in their adaptation to school.

Facilitate instruction by creating a supportive environment and implementing the appropriate activities that promote learning for English language learners.
Use assessments formal and informal assessment strategies that include methods to promote learner development.

Build partnerships and serve as experts to support students, colleagues, and other stakeholders to benefit CLD/ENL students.

Apply Christ-like leadership by modeling personal integrity, communication skills, cultural responsiveness, and ethical/legal decision-making.

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. Transcripts from foreign institutions may need to be sent to an outside agency for evaluation and determination of transferable credits, degrees, and GPA. If this outside review is necessary, students are responsible for the initiation of this evaluation and for any fees incurred during the process.
An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
Candidates need:
- Be currently employed in or have access to a P-12 public or non-public school or international school.
- Supporting documentation demonstrating access to students with ENL needs to complete clinical experiences in a P-12 classroom.
Submit a signed FERPA Release form.

Clinical Experience Requirements

Clinical or field experiences are required. Candidates may complete field experience within their own classroom or school.

Completion Requirements

To complete the English as a New Language (Non-Licensure) certificate, candidates must:

Successfully complete the program requirements.
Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

English as a New Language Certificate (Non-licensure) - Program of Study

Core Courses

EDEL-510	Language Acquisition in Classroom Instruction	3
EDEL-520	The Impact of Culture in the Classroom for the CLD/ENL Teacher	3
EDEL-530	Instructional Strategies for the CLD/ENL Student	3
EDEL-540	Classroom Assessment for the CLD/ENL Student	3
EDEL-550	Developing Vital Partnerships and Advocacy in a CLD/ENL Program	3
Total Credit Hours:		15