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English as a Secondary Language Endorsement

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Course # Course Name State Requirement Duration

BLE 572 TESOL 572

(Choose one) AssessmentAssessment

Assessment of the Bilingual Student 4 weeks4 weeks

TESOL 574 Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students

4 weeks

BLE 571 TESOL 575

(Choose one) Instructional Techniques and Methods Teaching Reading and Writing

Electives 4 weeks4 weeks

TESOL 573 Applied Linguistics Linguistics 4 weeks

TESOL 571 Instructional Techniques and Methods Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL 4 weeks

TESOL 570 Foundations of Instruction Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL 4 weeks

ILLINOIS

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SPE 591 Characteristics of Exceptionalities Cross-Categorical Special Education Characteristics

6 weeks

SPED 531 Special Education Teaching Methods Cross-Categorical Special Education Methods

4 weeks

SPED 532 Special Education Assessment Psychological Diagnosis for All Types of Exceptional Children

4 weeks

SPED 530 Introduction to Learners with Special Needs Survey of Exceptional Children 4 weeks


RDNG 510RDNG 500RDNG 501RDNG 502RDNG 507

(Choose one)

Content Area Reading and Writing for AdolescentsReading Methods: PrimaryReading Methods: ElementaryReading Methods: SecondaryContent Area Reading & Writing for Elementary

Content Area Reading State Requirement 4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks

EDUC 526 Overview of Adolescent Psychology Educational Psychology Focusing on the Developmental Characteristics of Early Adolescents

4 weeks

EDUC 523 Middle School Curriculum Development and Instruction

Middle School Philosophy 4 weeks

Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) Approval

Middle School Endorsement


Bilingual Education EndorsementCourse # Course Name State Requirement Duration

BLE 572 Assessment Assessment of the Bilingual Student 4 weeks

TESOL 574 Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students

4 weeks

BLE 573TESOL 575

(Choose one) Overview of LinguisticsTeaching Reading and Writing

Electives 4 weeks4 weeks

BLE 570 Foundations of Instruction Foundations of Bilingual Education 4 weeks

TESOL 571 Instructional Techniques and Methods Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

4 weeks

BLE 571 Instructional Techniques and Methods Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs

4 weeks


MTH 280 (4 credits) Calculus I Calculus 7 weeks

PRG 211 Algorithms and Logic for Computer Programming Computer Science 5 weeks

MTH 210 MTH 535

Fundamentals of Geometry Geometry

Geometry 5 weeks 6 weeks

MTH 110 (1 credit) History of Mathematics History of Mathematics 2 weeks

MTH 213MTH 214

(Choose one) Mathematics for Elementary Educators IMathematics for Elementary Educators II

Math Content Courses for Elementary Teachers

5 weeks5 weeks

TCH 513 Teaching Methods: Secondary Mathematics Methods of Teaching Middle School Math 4 weeks

MTH 530 Linear Algebra Modern Algebra or Number Theory 6 weeks

MTH 217 MTH 540

(Choose one) Statistics I Statistics

Probability and Statistics 5 weeks 6 weeks

Middle School Math Endorsement



SPE 591 Characteristics for Exceptionalities Characteristics of Students with Disabilities 6 weeks

SPE 557 Collaboration with Families of Students with Disabilities

Collaboration with Parents and School Personnel

6 weeks


4 weeks

SPED 532 SPED 533

Special Education Assessment Mainstreaming and Inclusion

Elective 4 weeks 4 weeks

Not offered UOPX does not offer a course to meet this area Special Education Finance

Not offered UOPX does not offer a course to meet this area Special Education Law

ADM 517 Special Education Program Administration Supervision of Programs for Children with Disabilities

4 weeks

SPED 536 Transition Planning for Adolescents with Disabilities

Transition Services for Students with Disabilities

4 weeks

Director of Special Education


RDNG 511 Reading Assessment Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Problems

4 weeks

RDNG 510RDNG 507

(Choose one) Content Area Reading & Writing for Adolescents Content Area Reading & Writing for Elementary

Content-Area Reading 4 weeks4 weeks

RDNG 503 Diagnosis and Remediation Developmental and Remedial Reading Instruction and Support

4 weeks

RDNG 512 Research Foundations of Language and Literacy Elective 4 weeks

RDNG 500RDNG 501RDNG 502

(Choose one)Reading Methods: Primary Reading Methods: Elementary Reading Methods: Secondary

Foundations of Reading 4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks

RDNG 508RDNG 505

(Choose one) Adolescent Literature Children’s Literature

Literature Appropriate to Students Across All Grade Ranges

4 weeks4 weeks

RDG 539 RDG 540 RDG 541

(Choose one)Reading Skills and Practicum (K-8) Reading Skills and Practicum (K-5)Reading Skills and Practicum (6-12)

Reading Practicum 6 weeks6 weeks 6 weeks

Reading Teacher Endorsement The reading coursework could also be accepted for the K-3, K-4, middle grade or the senior high Reading Teacher endorsement. The literature course would need to be specific to the appropriate grade level.


Out-of-State Applicant / Licensure State RequirementsCourse # Course Name State Requirement Duration

RDNG 510RDNG 507

(Choose one) Content Area Reading and Writing for AdolescentsContent Area Reading and Writing for Elementary

Content-Area Reading 4 weeks4 weeks


4 weeks

BLE 571TESOL 571

(Choose one) Instructional Techniques and MethodsInstructional Techniques and Methods

ESL/Bilingual Methods 4 weeks4 weeks

RDNG 500RDNG 501RDNG 502

(Choose one)Reading Methods: Primary Reading Methods: ElementaryReading Methods: Secondary

Methods of Reading 4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks

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Technology Specialist EndorsementChoose from these select courses to complete your required 24 credit hours.


Tech 509 Using Web Tools in the Classroom 2 weeks

Tech 510 Using Apps in the Classroom 2 weeks

Tech 511 Using Google Tools in the Classroom 2 weeks

Tech 519 Using Social Media in the Classroom 3 weeks

Tech 520 Multimedia for Educators 3 weeks

Tech 521 Presentation Technology for Educators 4 weeks

Tech 522 Technology Integration for Educators 4 weeks

Tech 524 Technology Survival for Educators 4 weeks

Tech 525 Becoming a Connected Educator 4 weeks

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