English language learners present special challenges for teachers in today’s classrooms. A successful ELL teacher learns to balance the language learning needs of the students with the appropriate content. The knowledge and skills students gain in ELL classes positively affect their lives at school and home. As the diversity of the United States increases, so too does the need for teachers of second language learners.
This program does not prepare students for primary endorsement for licensure.
Who Should Enroll
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Interested students enrolled in the Curry School of Education Five-Year BA/MT or PGMT Program
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Licensed teachers (or those who meet requirements for provisional or alternate licensing) who are available to take courses on Grounds
Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
BA/MT students wishing to add this endorsement before graduation must apply for enrollment in ESOL before the end of the third year of the dual-degree program.
Post Graduate Master of Teaching (PGMT) students must apply for enrollment in ESOL during the first semester of PGMT course work.
The Request for Dual Licensing/Endorsements is available in the Office of Teacher Education (326 Bavaro Hall). Requests require the approval of the student’s advisor, the ESOL program area coordinator, and the Coordinators of Teacher Education. Dual endorsements are granted on a space available basis.
Students not enrolled in the BA/MT or PGMT programs may take courses on Grounds by accessing the correct (on Grounds) Permission to Enroll link found under General Professional Development section of Non-Degree Offerings .
Off-Grounds students should consult the Non-Degree Offerings for English Language Learning page.
Funding Opportunities
Practicing teachers are eligible for the K-12 educator discount tuition rate for the first course each semester.
Typical Length of Study
Varies.
Semester of Entry:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Full or Part Time:
Part-time or Full-time
Course Overview
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Competencies (hours required)
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Course Options to Meet Competencies
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Schedule Availability
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Reading (6 credits)
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Elementary Program Only:
EDIS 5221 Reading Development
EDIS 5300 Language Block I
EDIS 5310 Language Block II
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Spring
Fall
Spring
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Secondary Program Only:
EDIS 5221 Reading Development
EDIS 5710 Reading in the Content Area
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Fall
Fall or Spring
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Special Education Program Only:
EDIS 5222 Reading Development for Special Populations
EDIS 5230 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for Reading Instruction
EDIS 5231 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for Special Ed Teachers Lab
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Fall
Spring
Spring
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English Linguistic (3 credits)
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EDIS 5210 Introduction to Language
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Spring/Summer
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Cross Cultural (3 credits)
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EDLF 5711 Globalization, Childhood and Culture
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EDLF 5000 Multicultural Education
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Fall
Fall or Spring
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Foreign Language (6-14 credits)
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College of Arts & Sciences courses in various departments
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Fall/Spring/Summer
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ESOL methodology (3 credits)
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EDIS 5480 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction
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Fall/Summer
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ESOL Assessment and Curriculum Design (3 credits)
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EDIS 5470: ESOL Assessment and Planning Practicum
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Spring after Student Teaching
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Sample Jobs After Graduation
PreK-12 ELL Teacher (provided the student has a teaching license)
Contacts
