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English as a Second Language PK-12 Teaching Endorsement Minor

The minor in English as a Second Language (ESL) PK-12 Teaching Endorsement leads to an endorsement on an existing Michigan teaching certificate. In order to be eligible for admission to the program, students must have or be currently pursuing an existing Michigan teaching certificate. A passing score on the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification subject area examination is required to add the endorsement to a Michigan Teaching Certificate. 

The English as a Second Language PK-12 Teaching Endorsement requires 20 credits to complete all components. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and the University governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees. All major, minor, and education courses must be completed with grades of ‘C’ or better and an overall 2.5 grade point average to meet College graduation requirements. 

English as a Second Language PK-12 Teaching Endorsement Required Coursework
BBE 5500Foundations of Bilingual/Bicultural Education3
LED 6505Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching3
BBE 6510Topics in Bilingual Education: Language Acquisition and Learning3
BBE 6520Culturally Sustaining Lang Teaching: Reflective Practice to Promote Integ of Content & Lang Learning3
RLL 6700Multilingual Learners and Literacy Development in PK-12 Classrooms3
LED 6565Assessment in Language Teaching3
TED 6820BBE-ESL Endorsement Clinical2
Total Credits20
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