English as a Second Language
English as a second language (ESL) Endorsement courses for current University of Utah students.
Courses
ESL Endorsement Courses for Current U of U students pursuing a license in Elementary Education
| Standard I: Language –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| EDU 5200/6200 Teacher Language Awareness (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard II: Cultural –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 2150 Intro to Multicultural Education (3) | 18 field hrs. |
| ECS 5634/6634 Bilingual Bicultural Education (3) | 18 field hrs. |
| Standard III: Instruction –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 5647 Instructional Methods for Diverse Language Learners (k-12) | 16 field hrs. |
| LING 5811 Educating English Language Learners (3) This course is no longer offered. If you have taken this course please check with your advisor to see if it will still count for your program. | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard IV: Assessment –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 5645/6645 Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Populations (3) |
| Standard V: Family and Community Engagement –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 3180 Home, School and Community Relations (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| FCS 2180 Home, School & Community Relations (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard VI: Instructional Practice –Hours Required: Four (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| EDU 5390/6390 Field Practicum: Elementary (3) | 60 field hrs. |
These courses are for the ESL endorsement piece only. Please see the Elementary advisor for a full list of requirements for the Elementary degree and licensure program.
ESL Endorsement Courses for Current U of U students pursuing a license in Secondary Education
| Standard I: Language –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| EDU 5200/6200Teacher Language Awareness (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard II: Cultural –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 2150 Intro to Multicultural Education (3) | 18 field hrs. |
| ECS 6715 Urban Education (3)-WLMA students | 18 field hrs. |
| Standard III: Instruction –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 5647 Inst Methods for Ling Diverse Populations (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| LING 6812 Content based Lang. Teaching (3)-WLMA Students | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard IV: Assessment –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 5645/6645Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Populations (3) |
| Standard V: Family Engagement–Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 5709/6709Bldg Family-School Partnerships for Youth Success (3) | 32 field hrs. |
| FCS 2180 Home, School & Community Relations (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard VI: Instructional Practice –Hours Required: Four (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| EDU 5490/6490Field Practicum: Secondary (3) | 60 field hrs. |
These courses are for the ESL endorsement piece only. Please see the Secondary advisor for a full list of requirements for the Secondary licensure program.
ESL Endorsement Courses for Current U of U students pursuing a licenseinSpecial Education (Mild/Moderate only)
| Standard I: Language –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| EDU 5200/6200Teacher Language Awareness (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard II: Cultural –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 2150 Intro to Multicultural Education (3) | 18 field hrs. |
| Standard III: Instruction –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| SPED 5150/6150Service Delivery for Mild/Moderate (3) | TBD |
| Standard IV: Assessment –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 5645/6645Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Populations (3) |
| Standard V: Family Engagement –Hours Required: Three (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| ECS 3180 Home, School & Community Relations (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| FCS 2180Family School Community (3) | 16 field hrs. |
| Standard VI: Instructional Practice –Hours Required: Four (3) semester hours | |
|---|---|
| SPED 5132/6132Field Practicum & Seminar | 60 field hrs. |
These courses are for the ESL endorsement piece only. Please see the Special Education advisor for a full list of requirements for the Special Education degree and licensure program.
ESL Endorsement Courses for In-Service Teachers
| Standard I: Language Required Semester Hours:3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose One (fulfills3 of 3required hours) | Offered | Field |
| EDU 5200/6200 Teacher Language Awareness (3) | F, Sp | 16 hrs |
| WLC 5410/6410 L2 Methodology | F,Sp,Su | 15 hrs |
| LING 5810/6810 L2 Methodology(3) | F,Sp, Su | 15 hrs |
| Standard II: Cultural - Required Semester Hours:3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose One (fulfills 3 of 3required hours) | Offered | Field |
| ECS 2150 Intro to Multicultural Education (3) Pre-requisite: ETHNC 2550, 2560, 2570, 2580 or2590 (choose one ) | F,Sp,Su | 18 hrs |
| ECS 6632 Issues and Research in Multicultural Education (3) | F, Sp, Suvaries ECS | |
| ECS 5634/6634 Foundations of Bilingual Bicultural Education (3) | Sp | 18hrs |
| ECS 5715/6715 Urban Education (3) Pre-requisites: ECS 3150 and 5709/6709 | F |
| Standard III: Instruction - Required Semester Hours:3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose One (fulfills 3 of 3required hours) | Offered | Field |
| ECS 5647Inst Meth for Ling Diverse Pop (3) (Secondary/Elementary) Pre-requisite: Standard I, Standard II, and Standard IV | F,Sp,Su | 16 hrs |
| SPED 5150/6150 Service Delivery for Mild/Moderate (3) (Special Ed) Course will meet requirements for ESL endorsement beginning Spring 2011 Pre-requisites: SPED 5110, 5122, and 5132; Co-requisite: SPED 5200 |
Sp | 16 hrs |
| LING 6812 Content based Language Teaching (Secondary/Adult) (3) | F | 16 hrs |
| Standard IV: Assessment - Required Semester Hours:3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose One (fulfills 3 of 3required hours) | Offered | Field |
| ECS 5645/6645 Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Populations (3) Pre-requisites: Standard I, Standard II, and a basic assessment class (i.e. SPED 5021) | F,Sp | |
| LING 5818/6818 Second Language Test Design (Secondary)Course will meet requirements for ESL endorsement beginning Spring 2011 Pre-requisites: LING 5810/LANG 5410 and LING 1200or 3200 |
Sp |
| Standard V: Family Engagement - Required Semester Hours:3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose One (fulfills 3 of 3required hours) | Offered | Field |
| ECS 5709/6709 Building Family School Partnerships for Youth Success (3) (Secondary) Pre-requisite: ECS 3150 |
F,Sp | 32 hrs |
| ECS 3180 Home, School, and Community Relations (Elementary)(3) | F, Sp, Su | 16hrs |
| ECS 6639/7639 Language & Community (3) | variesFCS | |
| FCS 2180 Family, School & Community Relations (3) (ECE & Elem) | F, Sp, Su |
| Standard VI: Instructional Practice - Required Semester Hours:3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose One (fulfills 3 of 3required hours) | Offered | Field |
| EDU 6950 Special Topics: ESL Practicum (3) Pre-requisite: All other standards must be fulfilled before completing the practicum |
Su | 45 hrs |
| *EDU 5390/6390 Field Practicum: Elementary (3) Course will meet requirements for ESL endorsement beginning Fall 2011 |
F | 60 hrs |
| *EDU 5490/6490 Field Practicum: Secondary (3) Course will meet requirements for ESL endorsement beginning Fall 2011 |
F | 60 hrs |
| *SPED 5132/6132 Field Practicum & Seminar (3) (Special Ed) Course will meet requirements for ESL endorsement beginning Fall 2011 |
F | TBD |
*Course is part of University of Utah licensure programs. If you completed your license at the U of U within the last 5 years, these courses may fulfill Standard VI. If you completed your license at another institution, or prior to Fall 2011, then you must take EDU 6950 ESL Practicum.
ESL Praxis Test
In order to be recommended by the University of Utah for your ESL endorsement, you will need to take the ESL Praxis II test (5362). Please use the following link to register for the ESL Praxis Test: https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5362. Study materials are also available through ETS. You may also choose to work directly with the USBE to add the ESL endorsement to your license: https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements.