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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 24 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 5500Introduction to Bilingual/Bicultural Education3
LED 6580Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching3
LED 6510Second Language Acquisition and the Teaching of Grammar3
LED 6520Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language: Methods I3
BBE 6850Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual Education3
LED 6555Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching3
RLL 6700Second Language Literacy Development: K-123
LED 6565Assessment in Language Teaching3
Total Credits24
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