Bilingual Education Endorsement K-12
Requirements:
- A valid Arizona elementary, secondary, special education, or vocational certificate.
- Verification of proficiency in a language other than English.
- 21 semester credit hours of coursework including ESL practicum or 18 hours and 2 years of teaching ESL students.
- Four endorsement courses, including methods, are prerequisites to enroll in the practicum.
| Required Courses: | |
| BLE 56035 | Foundations of Instruction for ESL/BLE Classroom |
| BLE 56025 | Cultural Concepts for ESL/Bilingual Educators |
| BLE 66030 | Linguistics for the ESL/Bilingual Educator |
| BLE 66020 | ESL Methods |
| BLE 66705 | Assessment Methods for ESL Students and Programs |
| BLE 66001 | Bilingual Methods in Spanish Summer |
| BLE 66845 | Bilingual Practicum |
| Elective Courses: | |
| EDU 63700 | Bilingual Gifted Students: Identification and Placement |