Total Credit Hours: 9          Format: Online

 The VSU ESOL Endorsement is a fully online, three-course sequence, endorsement for certified teachers in Georgia. The endorsement curriculum prepares students to respond to the growing number of English language learners in regular content classrooms. The ESOL endorsement is an asset to professionals in all teaching fields. The Endorsement may be completed independently and can be integrated into a graduate program of study for degree-seeking students.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Ransom Gladwin, email: rgladwin@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5948

Department of Modern and Classical Languages Website

ADMISSION DEADLINES

  • Fall Semester: July 15
  • Spring Semester: November 15
  • Summer Semester: April 15

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Online Graduate Application

  • Application Fee (credit or debit card and e-checks accepted)
  • Apply Online

Evidence of Clear-Renewable Teaching Certificate (T-4 or higher)

  • The VSU Graduate School will obtain a record of Georgia certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

VSU Medical Form

  • This program is delivered online. ESOL students should complete the student information section and distance learning exemption only.
  • Immunization records are not required.

Verification of Lawful Presence 

(For applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • Complete list of accepted documents and information on residency. 

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to en-sure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

  • ESOL students are classified as non-degree seeking, add-on certification students. Students in these classifications are not eligible for federal financial aid.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 
  • Email Us: gradschool@valdosta.edu
  • Visit Us: Converse Hall (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100

For additional program details contact the Program Coordinator: Dr. Ransom Gladwin, email: rgladwin@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5948.

Total Credit Hours: 9          Format: Online

 The VSU ESOL Endorsement is a fully online, three-course sequence, endorsement for certified teachers in Georgia. The endorsement curriculum prepares students to respond to the growing number of English language learners in regular content classrooms. The ESOL endorsement is an asset to professionals in all teaching fields. The Endorsement may be completed independently and can be integrated into a graduate program of study for degree-seeking students.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Ransom Gladwin, email: rgladwin@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5948

Department of Modern and Classical Languages Website

ADMISSION DEADLINES

  • Fall Semester: July 15
  • Spring Semester: November 15
  • Summer Semester: April 15

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Online Graduate Application

  • Application Fee (credit or debit card and e-checks accepted)
  • Apply Online

Evidence of Clear-Renewable Teaching Certificate (T-4 or higher)

  • The VSU Graduate School will obtain a record of Georgia certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

VSU Medical Form

  • This program is delivered online. ESOL students should complete the student information section and distance learning exemption only.
  • Immunization records are not required.

Verification of Lawful Presence 

(For applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • Complete list of accepted documents and information on residency. 

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to en-sure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

  • ESOL students are classified as non-degree seeking, add-on certification students. Students in these classifications are not eligible for federal financial aid.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 
  • Email Us: gradschool@valdosta.edu
  • Visit Us: Converse Hall (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100

For additional program details contact the Program Coordinator: Dr. Ransom Gladwin, email: rgladwin@valdosta.edu, phone: 229-333-5948.