Bilingual/ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate

Mission

Prepares teachers and other education professionals to develop students’ competencies in bilingualism, biliteracy and multiculturalism. Builds expertise for effective instruction and services for children and families in bilingual settings.\

Learning Outcomes

Prepare teachers and other education professionals who have advanced language proficiency necessary to deliver instruction bilingually, in English and a modern language of emphasis.
Prepare teachers and other education professionals who understand how first and second languages are acquired and developed, and apply research-based teaching and assessment practices that address the needs of emerging bilingual students in a variety of school settings.
Prepare teachers and other education professionals who foster a climate that is inclusive of all diversity, understand the influence of culture on students’ learning process and academic achievement, are knowledgeable about policies related to the education of emerging bilingual students, and collaborate with colleagues, administrators and families to meet learners’ needs.

Core Courses

ED 481 Introduction to ESOL and Bilingual Education Credits: 3
ED 482 Foundations of ESOL/Bilingual Education Credits: 3
ED 483 Culture, Community and the ESOL/Bilingual Classroom Credits: 3
ED 484 First and Second Language Acquisition and Educational Linguistics Credits: 3
ED 491 Curriculum Models, Instructional Approaches and Assessment Strategies for English Language Learners Credits: 3
ED 492 Classroom Strategies for English Language Development in ESOL and Bilingual Settings Credits: 3
ED 407 Seminar Credits: 1-15 Credits: 3 *
or ED 409 Practicum Credits: 1-12 Credits: 3 *

Modern Language Credits: 8

A minimum of 8 credits of upper division Modern Language courses (e.g., 300-level and above coursework in Spanish, German, French, ASL)

Total Credits: 29

Note:

All students must meet with an ESOL advisor to complete a program plan.
Students seeking the ESOL Endorsement (added to an Oregon educator license) must obtain a passing score on the required ESOL test.
Students seeking the Bilingual Specialization (added to an Oregon educator license) must obtain a passing score on the required language test.
*Students seeking an ESOL Endorsement take ED 409 Practicum. Non-licensure students take ED 407 Seminar.