Dual Language Immersion Endorsement

This program will meet the requirements for the Dual Language Immersion Endorsement to be added to the Elementary or Secondary Education licensure. Students must also demonstrate language proficiency at the Advanced Mid or higher Level, as determined by the Foreign Language Department.

These courses taken at the graduate level may also be used as electives for the MED degree. See the Department of Teacher Education or the Master of Education Office for more details.

Course Requirements for Endorsement

Required Courses (15 credit hours)

Graduate students should contact the MED director for approved substitutions.

EDUC 3375 - Foundations of Dual Immersion or Immersion Education Credits: (3) (MED 6375)
EDUC 4415 - Content-Based Second Language Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Credits: (3) (MED 6415)
EDUC 4270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners Credits: (3) (MED 6270 )
EDUC 4740 - Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families Credits: (1)
FL 4400 - Methods for Teaching Languages Credits: (3)
EDUC 5770 - Field Experience in ESL/Bilingual Education Credits: (2) *

Note:

* EDUC 5770 needs to be completed with Student Teaching.

Endorsement programs are also offered through the graduate program as electives.

Note:

It is recommended that candidates for the Dual Language Immersion Endorsement also complete the ESL Endorsement with the following courses:

EDUC 4250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation Credits: (3) (MED 6250)
ENGL 4420 - English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers Credits: (3) (MENG 6420)
ENGL 4450 - ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices Credits: (3) (MENG 6450)