4+ Initial License in English as a Second Language
Admission Requirements
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Passing score on the communication and literacy MTEL
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A course in human, child, or adolescent development at the undergraduate level (PS-210 Developmental Psychology, ED-207 Adolescent in School and Society, ED-206 Development and Learning B-8)
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ED-304 Best Practices in Teaching English Language Learners with a grade of B- or better (contact instructor for permission to add this course)
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Language proficiency in a language other than English: Documentation of fluency at an intermediate level in a language other than English from a college or through the proficiency level determined by
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Successful completion of foreign language courses deemed appropriate by the foreign language program in the Languages and Literature Department;
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Results of a language proficiency assessment, if applicable
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Coursework in a foreign university or foreign secondary school
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An individual’s language background for the assessment of language proficiency conducted by the program of life experiences working/living in a language other than English—conducted as individual language proficiency assessment
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GPA of 3.0 or better in a minimum of 60 credits.
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Graduate Application to the ESL Initial License Program with all transcripts, references, and supporting materials.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| ED-978 | Contemporary Issues in the Teaching of Bilingual and English Language Learners | 3 |
| ES-914 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Skills to the ELL | 3 |
| ED-986 | Literacy Instruction for the English Language Learner (ELL) | 3 |
| ED-955 | Assessing English Language Learners | 3 |
| ES-930 | Sheltered Instruction and Assessment in the Immersion Classroom | 3 |
| ES-924 | Linguistics for Teachers of English Language Learners | 3 |
| CD-910 | Speech/Language Development, Differences and Diversity | 3 |
| ES-928 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| ES-940 | Practicum and Seminar in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) in Grades Pre-K-6 | 5 |
| or ES-945 | Practicum & Seminar in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Grades 5-12 | |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
Students must earn a B- or better in all licensure courses.
Undergraduate students admitted to the 4+ program for ESL Initial Licensure could take up to 4 classes at the 500 level (undergraduate 4+ level) selected from the following 5 classes (or other courses with advisor/coordinator permission):
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| ED-955 | Assessing English Language Learners | 3 |
| ES-903 | The Art of Teaching Adolescents | 3 |
| ES-914 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Skills to the ELL | 3 |
| ED-978 | Contemporary Issues in the Teaching of Bilingual and English Language Learners | 3 |
| ED-986 | Literacy Instruction for the English Language Learner (ELL) | 3 |
Students can graduate when they meet undergraduate requirements and then take all remaining ESL Licensure Course Requirements at the graduate level, pass the ESL Content MTEL and take Practicum & Seminar in Teaching English as a Second Language. A passing score report from the ELL / ESL content MTEL is required prior to beginning the practicum.