Bilingual and ESL Education, Post BA Certificate

In the 2016 – 17 academic year, English language learners made up 10.7% of post-secondary students—a number that continues to increase despite an overall decrease in the student population. Governors State’s Post-B.A. Certificate in BIL and/or ESL gives you the required endorsement to instruct English learners in the domestic classroom or the versatility to teach English skills abroad. Through an endorsement in BIL or ESL, you can increase your cultural knowledge of English Language Learners, develop skills to solve challenges in bilingual and ESL classrooms, and take advantage of resume-enhancing opportunities. By relating theory to practice, the certification emphasizes your development as a reflective practitioner committed to lifelong learning and high standards for all your students.