Teaching English as a Second Language, Post-Baccalaureate

(Added Endorsement) Elementary and Middle School, and Secondary Education

Endorsement Requirements - 18-21 Credits

This graduate level endorsement program in the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) emphasizes the study of the structures of English, second language acquisition, and methodology related to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. This program leads to recommendation to Colorado's Linguistically Diverse: ESL endorsement. The Elementary and Middle School Education Program must be completed in conjunction with, or after the completion of the Elementary or Middle School Licensure Program. The Secondary Education Program must be completed in conjunction with, or after the completion of a Secondary Teacher Preparation Program.

Elementary and Middle School Education Endorsement

Required Major Credits - 18 hours

EDEL 620 Researched Applications for Instruction in Mathematics, K-9 (3)

EDLD 602 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners (3)

EDLD 603 Methods and Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education (3)

EDLD 604 Field Experience in TESOL and Bilingual Education (3)

ENG 633 Studies in Linguistics (3)

HISP 508 Teaching the Mexican American Student (3)

or

EDLD 606 Linguistically Diverse Students and the U.S. Educational System (3)

Secondary Education Endorsement

Required Credits - 21 hours

EDEL 620 Researched Applications for Instruction in Mathematics, K-9 (3)

EDLD 602 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners (3)

EDLD 603 Methods and Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education (3)

EDLD 604 Field Experience in TESOL and Bilingual Education (3)

EDRD 620 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3)

ENG 633 Studies in Linguistics (3)

HISP 508 Teaching the Mexican American Student (3)

or

EDLD 606 Linguistically Diverse Students and the U.S. Educational System (3)

Students must show evidence of familiarity with a second language.