{"id":1892,"date":"2018-03-02T20:36:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T20:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/?page_id=1892"},"modified":"2022-09-26T15:44:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T20:44:38","slug":"faq-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/faq-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:60%;width:calc(60% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-1892-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-1892-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-1892-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-1892-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1892-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-1892-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f324d651b4eef8d8f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#f324d651b4eef8d8f\" href=\"#f324d651b4eef8d8f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I become certified to teach in PreK-12 schools through a Graduate Program at 大象传媒 Western?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f324d651b4eef8d8f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If you do not have a PreK-12 teaching license from any state when you enter the program, you will not be able to earn any teaching certification through the 大象传媒 Western Graduate Programs.<\/p>\n<p>If you do already hold a PreK-12 teaching license from any state, you can choose to take the series of 大象传媒 Western classes required by the State of 大象传媒 to earn the additional K-12 certification to teach English language learners (ELL).<\/p>\n<p>All of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) content area classes, required for the 大象传媒 Western TESOL Graduate Certificate and\/or M.A.S. degree, do count toward MO K-12 ELL certification.<\/p>\n<p>The State of 大象传媒 does not offer a teaching certificate specific to the area of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Therefore, completion of the series of classes required for the 大象传媒 Western ASD Graduate Certification and\/or M.A.S. degree does not result in additional 大象传媒 teaching certification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5153e71a5b341f14f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#5153e71a5b341f14f\" href=\"#5153e71a5b341f14f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I complete the 大象传媒 Western TESOL Graduate Certification, will I be automatically certified to teach English language learners in public K-12 settings?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5153e71a5b341f14f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You must already possess an initial teaching license in order to earn the MO K-12 ELL add-on state certification (see FAQ above).<\/p>\n<p>All of the TESOL content area classes required for the TESOL Graduate Certificate and\/or M.A.S. degree count toward MO K-12 ELL certification.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the classes you completed in order to earn your initial teaching certification, you might be required to take a few additional classes (i.e., Secondary Reading Techniques, Reading Deficits, and\/or Psychology of the Exceptional Child) outside of your degree\/certificate program to fulfill basic state licensure requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8f69de01110543f6b\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#8f69de01110543f6b\" href=\"#8f69de01110543f6b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May I apply for K-12 ELL teaching positions even if I have not completed my TESOL teaching license and\/or MWSU TESOL graduate program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8f69de01110543f6b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Because ELL teachers are in high demand in many districts, occasionally a school district will hire a teacher who is willing to pursue ELL teaching certification. Such a teacher could be granted a provisional state license while completing the required TESOL coursework at MWSU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ff27162bbd1d5cb3d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#ff27162bbd1d5cb3d\" href=\"#ff27162bbd1d5cb3d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am not interested in teaching in a public, PreK-12 setting in the United States. What might I do with a Graduate Certificate in TESOL?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ff27162bbd1d5cb3d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Graduate Certificate in TESOL verifies that you have completed extensive coursework in TESOL, including: instruction, assessment, methods, and theory at the graduate level. This might be useful and\/or required for obtaining English teaching positions in other countries or university settings.<\/p>\n<p>Often, a full Master&#8217;s degree is required to teach in the university setting. Please refer to the individual job posting for the position in which you are interested to determine the best graduate program to help you achieve your professional goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1409ecb84fbb45167\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#1409ecb84fbb45167\" href=\"#1409ecb84fbb45167\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have already completed some coursework, which I think should fulfill requirements for my desired add-on certification (i.e., ELL). How can I find out if these previously completed courses will count toward meeting requirements?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1409ecb84fbb45167\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You should request a &#8220;transcript evaluation&#8221; from the 大象传媒 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). To do this, you will need to log-in to the DESE Web Applications portal to request a transcript evaluation, which may include a small fee: <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.dese.mo.gov\/WebLogin\/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fweblogin%2flogin%2faspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/apps.dese.mo.gov\/weblogin\/login\/aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, you will need to mail all of your official university transcripts to: DESE Educator Certification, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102. (This office does not accept faxed, scanned or emailed transcripts).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4d105327dc5cb4cf8\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#4d105327dc5cb4cf8\" href=\"#4d105327dc5cb4cf8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May I transfer course credits from another university to a 大象传媒 Western graduate program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4d105327dc5cb4cf8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. You may transfer up to 6 credit hours of graduate level coursework to any of 大象传媒 Western graduate programs, provided that your previously completed courses are sufficiently similar to courses in the 大象传媒 Western degree\/certificate program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e7a98551bad735801\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1892-1\" data-target=\"#e7a98551bad735801\" href=\"#e7a98551bad735801\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When I finish my 大象传媒 Western coursework or degree\/certificate program, how do I actually obtain my State of 大象传媒 K-12 add-on ELL certification?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e7a98551bad735801\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Once you have finished all required coursework for your add-on certification, you must fill out an application through the 大象传媒 DESE Web Applications portal, as well as mail all university transcripts to DESE, in order to officially be approved by the state for your &#8220;additional add-on certification.&#8221; Please refer to the guide for teachers on the DESE website for additional directions, DESE certification contact information, and a link to the DESE Web Applications portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/educator-quality\/certification\/already-certified-teacher#addarea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/educator-quality\/certification\/already-certified-teacher#addarea <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-two-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:40%;width:calc(40% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.4 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">About Our Graduate Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Delivery:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/online\/\">100% online<\/a>\nApplication Deadlines:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -20px;\">\n<li>Spring 2023: Jan. 10, 2023<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2023: May 23, 2023<\/li>\n<li>Fall 2023: Aug. 21, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"slink\" style=\"margin: 0; 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Both TESOL and SPED qualify as areas of critical need.\r\n\r\nFor more information, go to link:\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-teach-grant\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-teach-grant\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1892"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1892"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2403,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1892\/revisions\/2403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}