Post-Bachelor Endorsement in english as a second language (online)
Leads to state endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL). Note: These courses may NOT be applied to a graduate program.
Important dates
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Applications are to be submitted two months before the start of the semester
Prerequisites
Applicants for this program must have a valid Michigan teaching license.
Course Requirements
For the grade band endorsement, it is a total of 21 credit hours. (Note: Grade band refers to the certification level, such as K-8, 6-12 or K-12.)
For the K-12 endorsement, it is a total of 24 credit hours.
Curriculum
Semester I
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 5-7 |
| LED 6510 Second Language Acquisition and the Teaching of Grammar | 3 |
| LED 6580 Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching | 2-4 |
Semester II
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 4-6 |
| LED 6520 Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language Methods I | 3 |
| LED 6555 Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching | 1-3 |
Semester III
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 6 |
| BBE 6850 Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual Education | 3 |
| RLL 6700 Second Language Literacy Development K-12 | 3 |
Semester IV
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 4-6 |
| LED 6565 Assessment in Language Teaching | 1-3 |
| BBE 5500* Introduction to Bilingual Bicultural Education | 2 |
| TED 5900* Post-Certification Clinical Experience | 1 |
*Additional course for K-12 endorsement
Professional Licensure Program Disclosure
The University has determined that the curriculum of the initial teacher certification and endorsement programs at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a certified teacher, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.
Accreditation
CAEP_Accreditation
The College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Accreditation means that a program meets the standards set by the academic and professional community. It’s a seal of approval indicating that the program prepares new educators to teach effectively.
Contact
Kathleen Crawford-McKinney, Ph.D.
Associate professor and program coordinator
313-577-9069
kmcrawf@wayne.edu
Beverly Schneider
Academic advisor II
313-577-0915
beverly.schneider@wayne.edu
Teacher Education Division
Phone: 313-577-0902
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