Purdue University Online – College of Education Office of Graduate Admissions · Purdue University Graduate School
155 South Grant Street, Young 170 · West Lafayette, IN 47907 · edgrad@purdue.edu
PROGRAM CHECKLIST
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
TEACHER LICENSURE (ELL)
This 21-credit program provides teachers with the professional preparation to assist English
language learners in developing their English language and academic skills in K through grade 12.
This program provides a path for certified Indiana educators who wish to earn the add-on license in
English Language Learning (ELL)
During the process, be sure to reach out to the admissions counselor to help you through the
process. The following checklist will assist you in completing your Graduate School application.
Deadlines:
TERM GRADUATE APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Start March 15 (Priority deadline)
*Applications are not taken for spring or summer starts.
_____ Make sure this is the right program for you. Check out the Website
_____ Request a Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) (Click here)
• Cost $35
• Must have an initial instructional teacher license
• Follow up in 4 weeks if you have not received your evaluation Office of Teacher Education
and Licensure
o Email: licensure@purdue.edu
o Phone: 765-494-2345
_____ Create an application account to start your Graduate School application.
_____ Login to the Graduate School application using your account credentials.
_____ Complete the following sections of the application based upon your enrollment objective:
Degree Seeking (Teacher Licensure – English Language Learning) –
o Applicant Information - Personal Background, Emergency Contact, Residency
o Campus and Program
> Campus: Select “West Lafayette”
> Proposed Graduate Major: Select “Curriculum and Instruction”
> Area of Interest: Select “English Language Learning”
> Degree Objective: Select “Teacher Licensure (TL-EDCI)”
> Course Delivery: Select “Distance (online or off-campus location)”
o Education Background
o Supplemental Form (not required)
o Employment & Other History
o Resume Upload (not required)
o Personal History Statement (required)
o Academic Statement of Purpose (required)
o Fellowship Applicant Essay Upload (not required)
Purdue University Online – College of Education Office of Graduate Admissions · Purdue University Graduate School
155 South Grant Street, Young 170 · West Lafayette, IN 47907 · edgrad@purdue.edu
PROGRAM CHECKLIST
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English Language Learning (ELL) Teacher Licensure – EDCI
o Recommendations (not required)
o Acknowledgments
o Faculty Selections (not required)
_____ No fee is required for teacher licensure – be sure the fee is waived.
______ Contact the admissions representative at edgrad@purdue.edu if you need assistance.
______ The Personal History Statement (required) helps reviewers learn more about you as a
whole person and as a potential graduate student. This may include relevant details on community
service, leadership roles, participation in diverse teams, and significant barriers that you overcame
to attend graduate school.
______ The Academic Statement of Purpose (required) is an opportunity for you to share
information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your
academic background, preparation, and training, and determine if you are a good match for the
program to which you are applying.
______ Submit an official transcript for every college or university attended. Official transcripts
should be requested to be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Purdue Graduate School or
[email protected]du. If possible, please select Attn: “Grad School.”
• Social Security numbers must be marked out before any document is uploaded.
• If degree/date awarded not listed on transcript, a copy of the original diploma must be
made and verified by one of the following: the institution that issued the diploma, the
employer, an official such as a lawyer (notarized), or an upper-level financial institution
employee (notarized). The verifier must write “This is a true original copy of the diploma for
(applicant’s full name)” on the copy, and include their name, title, phone, and email address
on the copy. The copy cannot be faxed or sent over email; it must be mailed to the graduate
program.
_____ International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required
to submit proof of English proficiency. The Graduate School accepts the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for admission.
View the Graduate School’s minimum score requirements.
The Graduate School will routinely waive the English proficiency requirement for applicants who have
received a degree within the last 3 years from a school where English is the primary language of
instruction in one of the recognized English-speaking countries. Note: If you have not done so
already, request that ETS send your scores electronically to the Purdue University West Lafayette
campus using code 1631.
You may check the status of your submitted application by logging into your online application. We
will keep you updated as any items arrive.
