English as a Second Language (ESL) Dual Endorsement

Schools need teachers prepared to educate linguistically diverse students. Students enrolled in initial licensure programs in the School of Education may also pursue the ESL endorsement, which will result a dual endorsement.

The ESL endorsement is not a stand-alone degree program, nor is it open to non-degree seeking students. However, the ESL option is open to School of Education students and Modern Languages and Literature students who plan to apply to the 5-Year Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree option in Education or the graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction at William & Mary.

Students must complete and have approved an ESL Program of Studies in the School of Education and must complete 150 clock hours of field experiences with ESL students. Field experiences are fulfilled as part of formal practica and student teaching experiences in elementary, secondary, or special education or through other experiences in settings approved by ESL program faculty.

Select one of the following 1: (3 credits)

Select one of the following 2: (3 credits)

Select one of the following 3: (3 credits)

Select the following 4: (1 credit)

EDUC 418 - ESL Dual Endorsement Practicum (1)

Additionally:

Secondary Education Students: Select one of the following:

CRIN X51

CRIN R08

Total Hours (10-13 Credit hours)

Licensure Requirements:

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 MDLL 345/EDUC 369/CRIN 519, MDLL 346/EDUC 370/CRIN 520, and MDLL 347/EDUC 371/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