English as a Second Language (ESL) Dual Endorsement Program

Students enrolled in the initial licensure programs (elementary, secondary, and special education) may add the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement to their license while completing the initial license program. The ESL endorsement is not a stand-alone degree program, nor is it open to non-degree seeking students. To be eligible for the ESL endorsement, students must successfully complete all requirements for their program (i.e., elementary, secondary, or special education) and must also successfully complete the following coursework and experiences:

Program of Study - Dual Endorsement ESL/Bilingual Education

CRIN 518 ESL Dual Endorsement Practicum (1)

CRIN 519 Methods in Teaching ESL, PreK-12 (3)

CRIN 520 Understanding Language: Second Language Acquisition, Theory, and Practice (3)

CRIN 521 ESL Curriculum Design: Teaching ELLs in the U.S. (3)

Secondary Education students must also select one of the following:

CRIN X51 Language Development and Reading Instruction for Exceptional Students (3)

CRIN R08 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners (3)

Total Credit Hours: 10-13

Additionally:

Students enrolled in an initial licensure program who are seeking ESL licensure must complete 150 clock hours* of direct instruction with ESL students in K-12 classrooms in addition to the prescribed assignments for CRIN 519, CRIN 520, and CRIN 521. These 150 clock hours must include experiences in elementary and middle/secondary settings. This requirement may be fulfilled in the practica and student teaching experiences associated with the elementary, secondary, or special education initial licensure program or through other experiences in accredited settings. Students must coordinate their field placements through the Office of Teacher Education and Professional Services in the School of Education for the fall and spring semesters and through the ESL Director during the summer.

*Students who pass the Praxis Subject Assessment for English to Speakers of Other Languages do not have to complete the 150 clock hour requirement.