ESL Education Licensure and Certification

The following ESL Education programs at Wayne State are designed to prepare students for initial teacher licensure in Nebraska:

• ESL Education (PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement)
• ESL Education graduate program (MSE)
• ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement

If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. For a list of licensing entities, please visit NC-SARA's professional licensure directory.

Also, be sure to notify the Director of Education Services at WSC to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if you relocate during the course of a program.

Arkansas ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Ancillary) K-12 or ESL K-12 endorsement in Arkansas.
• The ESL Education (MSE) program at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Ancillary) K-12 or ESL K-12 endorsement in Arkansas.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Ancillary) K-12 or ESL K-12 endorsement in Arkansas.

For more information on licensure requirements in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Department of Education.

Colorado ESL teacher certification

• It has not been determined if the English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State meet the certification requirements of Colorado. The most comparable endorsement in Colorado is the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Education K-12 endorsement.
• It has not been determined if the ESL Education (MSE) program at Wayne State meet the certification requirements of Colorado. The most comparable endorsement in Colorado is the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Education K-12 endorsement.
• It has not been determined if the ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State meets the certification requirements of Colorado. The most comparable endorsement in Colorado is the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Education K-12 endorsement.

For more information on teacher certification in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.

Florida ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the ESOL K-12 endorsement in Florida.
• The ESL Education (MSE) program at Wayne State may certify you for the ESOL K-12 endorsement in Florida.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the ESOL K-12 endorsement in Florida.

For more information on licensure requirements in Florida, contact the Florida Department of Education.

Iowa ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 ESL endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 ESL endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 ESL endorsement in Iowa. No Praxis exams required. Licensure in Nebraska is not required for reciprocity.

View Iowa Department of Education licensure information.

Kansas ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages PK-12 endorsement in Kansas.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages PK-6 endorsement in Kansas.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English for Speakers of Other Languages PK-12 endorsement in Kansas.

For more information on teacher certification in Kansas, contact the Kansas Department of Education.

Minnesota ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Minnesota with 80 hours of ESL practicum experience.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Minnesota with 80 hours of ESL practicum experience.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Minnesota with 80 hours of ESL practicum experience.

For more information on teacher certification in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Department of Education.

Missouri ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English Language Learners K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the English Language Learners K-12 endorsement in Missouri.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English Language Learners K-12 endorsement in Missouri.

For more information on teacher certification in Missouri, contact the Missouri Department of Education.

Nebraska ESL teacher certification

• ESL Education undergraduate supplemental endorsement: Wayne State's undergraduate supplement endorsement in ESL Education (PK-12) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. A supplemental endorsement cannot exist by itself on a teaching certificate, but is added to a teaching certificate in the presence of other endorsements, which may be earned concurrently or acquired earlier. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks.
• ESL Education (MSE in Curriculum and Instruction): Wayne State's ESL Education graduate program is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. To complete this program, graduate students must already hold a valid teaching certificate.
• ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement: Wayne State's graduate supplemental endorsement in ESL Education is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. A supplemental endorsement cannot exist by itself on a teaching certificate, but is added to a teaching certificate in the presence of other endorsements which may be earned concurrently, or acquired earlier. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary English as a New Language or Secondary English as a New Language endorsements in South Dakota.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary English as a New Language or Secondary English as a New Language endorsements in South Dakota.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the Elementary English as a New Language or Secondary English as a New Language endorsements in South Dakota.

For more information on teacher certification in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.

Wisconsin ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the ESL K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.

For more information on licensure requirements in Wisconsin, contact the Wisconsin Department of Education.

Wyoming ESL teacher certification

• The English as a Second Language PK-12 undergraduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English as a Second Language K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
• The ESL Education (MSE) graduate program at Wayne State may certify you for the English as a Second Language K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
• The ESL Education graduate supplemental endorsement at Wayne State may certify you for the English as a Second Language K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.

For more information on teacher certification in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.