English as a Second Language
Add-on certification must be added to a valid Louisiana teaching certificate.
Coursework Requirements
| Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
| EDUC 416 or 516 | Methods of Teaching ESL |
| COMM 410 or 510 | Introduction to Language and Culture |
| ENGL 414 or 524 | Structure of the English Language |
| EDUC 428 or 528 | Curriculum Design for the Multicultural Classroom |
Additional Louisiana State Department of Education Certification Requirements:
- None, except prior certification.
Note: English as a Second Language layers on your previous certification. You become certified to teach whatever your previous area was to students with limited English-speaking ability.
Teacher candidates may complete the requirements for this certification simultaneously while earning initial certification. If done during initial certification, the add-on will be requested at the same time as application for the initial teaching certificate.
Note: This coursework does not lead to the TESOL certification.
Upon completing all requirements, the teacher's district will send an Evaluation, Add-On, Course Approval, & Name Change Application (Application Type - EV) and any other documents (e.g., transcripts) to the Louisiana State Department of Education to add the new area to the existing teaching certificate.
