What does it cost?

Check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.

How long will it take?

Minimum of 12 semester hours for the ESOL endorsement
Total program hours for ESOL endorsement online: Nine semester hours

Where will I take classes?
Online

The ESOL endorsement can be completed 100% online.

Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements

Fall: June 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: April 1

College of Education & Human Development

ESOL Endorsement

Middle and Secondary Education

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-413-8060

Graduate courses in bilingual/English as a second language give teachers additional training to work with non-English speaking or limited English speaking students at the early childhood, middle childhood and secondary school levels.

Successful completion of Georgia State’s non-degree online ESOL endorsement coursework and a portfolio qualifies a person to teach ESOL in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Students seeking only the non-degree online ESOL endorsement must be admitted to the College of Education & Human Development as a non-degree student. All courses in the non-degree online ESOL endorsement must be completed online. No other courses may apply.

Career Outcomes

According to statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor the median salary for adult basic and secondary education and ESL teachers in 2023 was $60,560 per year or $29.11 per hour. You can download a factsheet from the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute regarding English for Speakers of Other Languages regarding enrollment of students who need ESOL teachers, funding and budget and policy considerations.

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Program Details

ESOL Endorsement Online Program

When applying to the English as a Second Language Endorsement (online program), Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
- submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

IMPORTANT: Georgia State is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Click here for more details on state authorization.

ESOL Endorsement Online Program of Study

TSLE 7250 Applied Linguistics for the Bilingual/English as a Second Language Teacher
TSLE 7260 Cultural Issues for Bilingual/English as a Second Language Teacher
TSLE 7440 Methods and Materials for Bilingual/English as a Second Language Teacher

Total program hours: Nine semester hours

View the catalog for additional details.

Funding Your Graduate Education

Cost of attendance and funding opportunities are integral to your decision to attend graduate school. Georgia State University is proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities, from assistantships to fellowships.

Awards and Assistantships

Various awards, assistantships and fellowships are available to new and current graduate students. We encourage you to contact your department, college, school or institute of interest to get more information about the assistantships and fellowships that they offer their students.

The Scholarship Resource Center offers guidance and support to students seeking financial assistance through scholarship opportunities, including this scholarship library.

Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Programs’ Fellowship Advisor works with students interested in applying for nationally prestigious and competitive fellowships. The Office of Graduate Programs also coordinates the application process for students applying to the Second Century Initiative, the Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship and the Dissertation Library Travel Awards.