English as a Second Language

Welcome to the English Learning Academy (ELA) at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Our center will give you the English language skills necessary for academic and social success. You will quickly master English through expert classroom instruction and through exciting programs and activities offered by ELA.1.) Studying ESL only and earning no degree.2.) Studying ESL plus Undergraduate for students who have graduated from high schoolsecondary school work but have no post-secondaryuniversitycollege work; students who have some post-secondary work but no degree; or students who have a post-secondary degree. If you are one of these, you will apply to take ESL first then upon completion of ESL, enroll directly in an undergraduate degree.3.) Studying ESL plus Graduate for students who have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree and are applying for a master’s or doctoral degree. If this is you, you will apply to take ESL first then upon completion of ESL, enroll directly in a graduate degree.