English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or ESOL/Bilingual Add-On Endorsement

In order to qualify for the English to Speakers of Other Languages or Bilingual endorsement, both 15 credit programs, candidates must hold a current Teaching License endorsed for the regular classroom or special education classroom, or be enrolled in a pre-service program leading to a Preliminary Teaching License endorsed for regular or special education classroom. Candidates work toward the ESOL or the ESOL/bilingual endorsement, and upon completion of program requirements, will qualify for a PreK-12 ESOL endorsement. Candidates must complete a portfolio as a requirement of the practicum. In addition to completing the requirements below, candidates must pass the state-approved ESOL exam. Those seeking the Bilingual endorsement will need to achieve a level of High/Intermediate on the ACTFL oral language exam.

Note: Amendment made 08/18/2022 to remove an erroneous “or” between ESOL 570 and ESOL 480.  Also, ESOL 450 and 550 were removed from program curriculum prior to the publication of the 18-19 catalog.  Edits made to reflect that program change.