Students enrolling in the degree program and taking courses at Penn State Lehigh Valley campus will work closely with an adviser to plan course work. Additional support is provided by Penn State through the Lehigh Valley Writing Project . Program Requirements Students must earn 36 credits to complete the ESL Program. Six credits or two classes each semester are offered by the University of Turabo at Penn State Lehigh Valley campus, allowing students to complete the program in two to three years. Fifteen of these credits are offered through the National Writing Project .
Classes meet on weekends during the academic school year and on weekdays in the summer.
Tuition and Deferment Policy Individuals who are covered by an employer reimbursement plan may opt to defer the portion of tuition that is covered for each course until the class concludes. Application and Admissions Applications for admission to the Master's Degree Program in ESL at the University of Turabo can be obtained at the Information Session. Applications are reviewed on a continuing basis, and admissions decisions are based on the applicant's credentials. Individuals may take courses on a nondegree basis. Students interested in making formal application cannot take more than 15 credits as a nondegree student.