English as a Second Language Endorsement K-12 Requirements:
- A valid Arizona elementary, secondary, special education, or vocational certificate.
- 6 semester credit hours or verification of second language learning experience.
- 21 semester credit hours of coursework including ESL practicum or 18 semester credit hours and two 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 66015 | Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas |
| BLE 56025 | Cultural Concepts for ESL/Bilingual Educators |
| BLE 66030 | Linguistics for the ESL/Bilingual Educator |
| BLE 66020 | ESL Methods |
| BLE 66705 | Assessment of Methods for ESL Students and Programs |
| BLE 66010 | ESL Practicum |
| Elective Courses: |
| EDU 66035 | Bilingual Methods for Teaching Students First Language is not English |
Provisional ESL Endorsement: Two courses (6 semester credit hours) including one methods course (e.g. BLE 66015). Valid three years. Not renewable.
