The Graduate Bridge Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) leads to an endorsement on an existing Michigan teaching certificate. In order to be eligible for the program, students must have an existing Michigan teaching certificate. Upon the completion of the Bridge Certificate Program, students are encouraged to take the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification subject area examination to earn the endorsement.

This Graduate Bridge Certificate program allows students to apply all of their coursework for the Certificate to the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning degree with a concentration in English as a Second Language if they decide to pursue that degree.The Graduate Bridge Certificate courses can be applied to a masters degree program within five years of the first course completed.

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the College of Education. Additionally, applicants must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate.