English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Online Degree Information

	English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
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Degree Title:	English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
College:	University of Nebraska at Kearney
Description:	The online English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement provides teachers with the training in effective education for teaching ESL students. The program focuses on instructional methods, curriculum, and teaching materials that promote the use of English to help students achieve academically in all content areas. This program is a 21-credit hour graduate supplemental endorsement approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. To pursue this degree, students must have a Bachelor's degree and a standard teaching certificate. For 2009-10, non-resident graduate online tuition is $323.75 per credit hour; resident graduate tuition is $198.25 per credit hour (fees are additional).

Accreditation:	UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have a Bachelor's degree and a standard teaching certificate.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Address:
905 West 25th Street
Kearney, NE 68849
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
6000 students as of 8/1/2008

Calendar Type:
The fall and spring semesters are each 15-week terms. The summer consists of three 4-week terms or a combination thereof.

Average Cost per Credit:
For residents of Nebraska, $167.25/credit hour for undergraduates & $198.25/credit hour for graduates (2009-10). For non-Nebraska residents, $258.50/credit hour for undergraduates & $323.75/credit hour for graduates. Fees are additional.

Delivery Format: (?)
UNK's online degrees use Blackboard course management software. To enhance the quality of online instruction, many courses use multimedia presentations, streaming video, or supplemental CD's.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Minimum for PC: Windows 98; Pentium 4 or Celeron; 56k modem. Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1; G3; 56k modem. Recommended for PC: Windows XP Home or Professional; Pentium 4; High Speed DSL or Cable Modem. Macintosh: Mac OS X; G4; High Speed DSL or Cable Modem.

Geographic Restrictions:
No restrictions.

On-Campus Requirement:
If an on-campus component is required for the course, it will be stated in the course description.

Scholarships Offered:
Contact the UNK Financial Aid Office.

Loans Offered:
Contact the UNK Financial Aid Office.

Registration Details:
To register for courses, a student must be first admitted to UNK. The admission and registration process is completed online.