Gain the skills to help multilingual students succeed.

Emmanuel College’s Graduate Certificate in English Language Learners (ELL) equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to teach students at all levels of English proficiency. Through engaging, research-based coursework, you’ll learn how to design inclusive learning environments and effectively shelter content instruction so English language learners (ELLs) can access the curriculum and thrive in the classroom.

The program’s fully online format makes it possible to earn your certificate from anywhere while applying new methods directly in your classroom. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for Massachusetts’ SEI Teacher Endorsement, preparing them to meet state standards and advance in their teaching careers.

(Note: This program is not required for earning a Master of Education degree at Emmanuel College.)

The Curriculum

View the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Requirements for a Certificate in English Language Learners (ELL)

  • EDUC5202 Literacy (Focus: Reading/Writing)
  • EDUC5418 Literacy and Language Development for English Learners
  • EDUC5581 ESL Internship and Seminar