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2018 - 2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018 - 2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English as a Second Language (ESL) Dual Endorsement Program


Students enrolled in the initial licensure programs (that is, 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 unclassified students. To be eligible for the ESL endorsement, students must successfully complete all requirements for their major program (i.e., elementary, secondary, or special education) and must also successfully complete the following coursework and experiences:

Select one of the following (3 credits)


MDLL 345

EDUC 369

Select one of the following (3 credits)


MDLL 346

EDUC 370

Select one of the following (3 credits)


MDLL 347

EDUC 371

Select one of the following (3 credits)


EDUC 418

Total Hours: 10-13


Note:


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 Community Engagement in the School of Education for the fall and spring semesters and through the ESL Director during the summer.