The Program

The English as a Second Language endorsement only program is a 15 credit hour program that is designed to provide teachers with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for excellence in teaching all students for whom English is a second language. Completion of these courses allows teachers to add an ESL endorsement to their Kansas Teaching License.

Curriculum

Five courses are required for English as a Second Language Certification:

• EDUC 6003 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
• EDUC 6113 Applied Linguistics
• EDUC 6123 ESL Assessment
• EDUC 6133 Teaching English as a Second Language
• EDUC 8913 Practicum in ESL Education

Faculty

Courses required for ESL Certification are taught by experienced ESL teachers.

Admission Process

1. Submit an application for admission to graduate study at Newman University prior to the first course enrolment (no admission fee is required).
2. Submit evidence of a current teaching certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when the five required courses have been completed?

Newman University recommends ESL Endorsement for individuals who complete the five courses of the Newman ESL Endorsement Plan and Complete the Praxis Assessment #20361 (English for Speakers of Other Languages) with a score of 500 or higher.

How does one obtain information about the licensure assessment?

The link for the assessment is http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/pdf/0360.pdf. One can obtain the TAAG (Test At A Glance) for information about the assessment. One can also obtain information about test dates and locations, and can register for the assessment online.

What is the process for adding the ESL Endorsement to one’s teaching license?

1. Register for a Login
   Before you can fill-out and submit your application you must register a user name and password. To register, do the following: Access the authenticated applications website. Click on the "Register" button to display the "KSDE User Registration Form". Follow the steps to complete the registration process.
2. Complete the Application Form
   To complete your application, do the following: Access the authenticated applications website.
   Enter your user name and password, then click the "Login" button. NOTE: If you forget your password, click the "Forgot Your Password? " link and answer the questions. Once you have successfully logged in, you will see the "KSDE Web Applications" page. Click on the "License Application" menu option to access Form 1 - Initial License or Added Endorsement. Fill in the Form. If you want to keep a copy of your application form for your files, choose the print button at the bottom of the page.
3. Submit the Completed Form to Your University
   Choose the submit button at the bottom of the page when you are ready to submit. Your application will be sent to your university to complete the process. When the college / university completes their part, they will forward it to KSDE.
4. Submit Application Fee to KSDE
   As soon as your college / university submits your completed application to KSDE, you will be notified by email with complete instructions on how to submit the application fee. You will be able to pay by electronic check OR credit card OR with a paper check OR money order. An application is not acceptable without the fee and will not be processed until the fee is received. If there are questions, contact Cindy Corn in the Newman University School of Education, Graduate & Licensure Office (Wichita campus) at 316.942.4291, x2415 or cornc@newmanu.edu.

Can Newman University serve as the recommending institution if some of the ESL courses have been taken at another institution?

Newman University can serve as the recommending institution for ESL Endorsement when two (of the required five) courses - including ESL Practicum - are Newman University courses.
To utilize this process: Complete an application for NU graduate study in a non degree program (at no cost). Make arrangements for an official transcript of previous ESL courses to be sent to Newman University. Contact Cindy Corn at NU in Wichita at cornc@newmanu.edu or call 316.942.4291, ext 2415 or Nancy Folkerts at in NU in Western Kansas at folkertsn@newmanu.edu or call 620.227.9616 to facilitate this process. This process would be a special advantage for those who would like to use ESL Endorsement courses as part of a M.S. Ed. Degree Program.

There are frequent questions about the transfer of courses into the NU program from institutions which require six (rather than five) courses in the ESL endorsement program. Some programs have expanded from five to six courses so that two courses (rather than a single course) can be provided in the areas of methods and materials. In this instance, either of these M/M courses can be accepted as a substitute for NU course EDUC 6133 (Teaching English as a Second Language).

Can Newman University ESL courses be used to obtain an ESL Endorsement Recommendation from another institution?

To obtain a Newman transcript:
A transcript is a certified, official copy of a student's permanent academic record and cannot be released without the student's written consent. A transcript picked up by or sent directly to the student is stamped "Issued to Student". Some institutions will not accept a transcript that is marked "Issued to Student" even if it is in a sealed envelope.Each transcript costs $5.00 which is to be paid in advance by cash, check (payable to Newman University) or MasterCard/Visa/Discover. Faxed transcripts carry a fee of $8.00. A transcript order form can be obtained at http://newmanu.edu/attend-nu/registrar/transcripts. After completing, printing, and signing the request form, send it by mail or fax to the Registrar's Office, Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213. FAX: 316-942-4483.

Can one obtain ESL Endorsement by “assessment only”?

Individuals who have taken less than the 5 prescribed courses, but have successfully completed the Praxis II “English to Speakers of Other Languages” test #20360 can apply online at http://www.ksde.org and select Form 22 when applying for the endorsement. The ESL endorsement to the License will read “Testing Only”.