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English as a Second Language Program Specialist
General Requirements
A completed graduate application for admission
A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Three letters of recommendation from college professors, principals, or other qualified educators
PA Instructional I or II certification
International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English as indicated by a rating of “superior” on the OPI
Required Areas of Concentration
Second Language Acquisition/Linguistics
Methods of ESL, Academic and Literacy Development, Program Implementation, and Assessment for English language learners
Understanding Cultural Diversity in K-12 Classrooms, Multicultural Education
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