2019-2020
English as a Second Language Endorsement P-12

English as a Second Language Endorsement P-12

The ESL Endorsement prepares teachers to become teacher leaders who can guide their school communities in the creation and implementation of effective ESL programs, train content teachers and administrators on mainstream ESL instructions, build a caring community with ELs and their families, acquire deep knowledge of world cultures, and be effective ESL teachers in P-12 classrooms.

Program Type

Non-Degree/Endorsement Only

Program Contact

Interim Dean of Education Candis Haskell

Program Options

Core Courses

(15 hours required)

EDU580: ESL Teaching Methods and Techniques (3 credit hours)
EDU581: ESL Assessment and Culture (3 credit hours)
EDU583: ESL Linguistic Theory and Analysis (3 credit hours)
EDU585: ESL Leadership (3 credit hours)
EDU587: Communicating with Immigrants (3 credit hours)

Notes:

Candidates must pass the English as Second Language specialty Praxis for the endorsement.

Candidates are required to have field experiences with ESL students in P-12 settings.